Volkswagen cuts emissions with big growth in EV sales, but falls short of EU target
Volkswagen misses its EU fleet CO2 emissions targets despite big boost in EV sales, but will avoid immediate penalties due to the EU’s flexible compliance mechanism.
EV charging facilities upgraded at two major hospitals
Two hospitals in New South Wales have received electric vehicle (EV) charging upgrades as part of the state government’s goal of delivering a fully electric passenger fleet by 2030.
AEVA hosts first-of-a-kind EV rally to highlight electric alternative to fossil fuels
the world’s longest continuously running EV association hosts an EV rally to highlight benefits of electric cars as world reels from latest oil shock and fuel prices soar.
Video: Car makers clear first NVES hurdle as EV transition accelerates | The Driven Podcast
Early results from Australia’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard are in. Plus, Jaecoo J5, Hyundai Elexio, and electric trucks' role in Australia’s energy security.
Power network installs first of 100 power pole-mounted EV chargers
Eight new power pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operating, the first of 100 to be rolled out by local power network operators.
First Tesla Model Y L 6-seater EVs land in Australia
First of Tesla’s six-seat Model Y L spotted in Melbourne , days after local availability announcement.
EV and home battery recycling could power a $6.9 billion a year industry in Australia
More than 198,000 tonnes of batteries reached recycling centres in 2024, mostly lead acid batteries used in petrol and diesel cars. But end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, like those used in EVs, are forecast to double by 2030.
The fossil car industry in Norway is nearly dead. Who are selling the last ICE vehicles?
What do the dying embers of the fossil car industry look like? Who gets to sell the last ICE car? Norway provides a case study.
Green mining or diesel tax credit: Net Zero Commissioner says state can’t have both
Repealing the diesel fuel tax credit for miners would help turbocharge industry decarbonisation in a state behind on its emissions-slashing targets.
BYD’s Denza Z9 GT unveiled with over 1,000 km claimed range
BYD’s latest innovation pushes EV range past 1,000 km, setting a new benchmark for long-distance electric driving.


