Tesla “shaping the future” as it makes top 10 trusted car brands in Australia
Tesla listed in top ten trusted car companies in Australia by Roy Morgan, ahead of Mercedes-Benz, Kia, and notably, fellow US car brand Ford.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Battery electric cars better than all alternative drives on full lifecycle emissions
New German study shows battery electric cars are much more climate-friendly over their full lifecycle than diesel or petrol cars, and hydrogen fuel cell vehicles.
Ontario enacts $C125 fine for parking non-EV vehicle in EV charging spots
Ontario introduces hefty fine for cars that block access to electric vehicle charging stations.
Tesla “accelerates” delivery for surplus Long Range Performance Model 3 stock
Tesla Australia adds surplus pre-configured Model 3s to inventory page and says they are all "available for accelerated delivery".
Google Maps adds plug type choice to electric car charger search
Google Maps upgrades search function for electric vehicle (EV) chargers adding ability to search by plug type.
Deakin University begins testing of hydrogen truck concept
A new research centre will develop hydrogen fuel-cells that can work in tandem with electric vehicle technologies to create clean and quiet trucks that do not need to make frequent recharging stops.
Toyota rules out electric vehicles for Australia, because of price
Toyota won't bring electric vehicles to Australia because it says Australians are unable or unwilling to pay high prices for electric vehicles.
Australia start-up designs solar car port fit for Tesla Cybertruck
Innovative Australian clean energy building startup Iron Matrix designs solar-panelled Cybertruck carport using patented solar construction method to enhance off grid living.
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-Benz commences electric Sprinter van production
German automaker Mercedes-Benz celebrates the start of production of a fully electric version of its popular Sprinter van.