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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

Stanford research brings EVs one step closer to wirelessly charging on roads

Stanford University researchers illustrate how wireless charging could be scaled up to boost driving range of electric vehicles on highways of the future.

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One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways

Researchers say peer-to-peer electric car charging system, allowing EVs to "lend" energy to each other, could cure range anxiety and reduce battery size.

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Nano-particle battery could deliver cheaper, longer EV range

Team of Japanese researchers from Yokohama University develop new electrode for lithium-ion batteries that could see them cost less, deliver longer driving range for EVs, and even last longer.

Lithium Battery-min monash university - optimised

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Monash University researchers unlock secret to 1000km plus EV battery range

Australian researchers solve challenge that can unlock cheaper, longer lasting batteries and substantially increase EV range.

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Macquarie Uni develops new device that turns electric vehicles into charging stations

New device developed by researchers at Macquarie University enables EVs to charge up other electric vehicles, and boost the local grid.

Mercedes EQC400 in front of wind turbines

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Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?

Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.

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