Is a diesel cleaner than an electric car in Australia?
“My diesel dual cab is cleaner than electric vehicles”, said one of my drinking companions proudly. Is he right?
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Porsche Taycan chews through double power of Tesla Model 3
The Porsche Taycan Turbo guzzles double the power of the Tesla Model 3 - but is that a fair comparison?
The Driven Podcast: EVs, range anxiety and fuel security
EVs are an obvious solution for Australia’s precarious fuel security and its dependence on fuel imports. Former RAAF deputy chief John Blackburn explains why.
Fisker Ocean electric SUV to be unveiled in Las Vegas, RHD planned
Fisker Ocean electric SUV to be unveiled at CES 2020 in early January 2020, and will be made available to right hand drive markets.
Mercedes-Benz previews EQA electric crossover before 2020 unveil
Mercedes previews another upcoming electric model, a four-door crossover dubbed the EQA.
NRMA continues rollout of fast chargers: Mildura and Port Macquarie
The NRMA continues roll out of network of electric vehicle fast charging stations along the eastern seaboard of Australia, with new installations popping up in Port Macquarie in NSW and Mildura in Victoria.
Electric car drivers block petrol station to highlight “ICEing” problem
Electric car drivers in Europe block petrol station to highlight issue of "ICEing", where access to charging stations is blocked by fossil fuel cars.
Tesla to target 500,000 cars a year in Germany, with Model Y first priority
Tesla plans to make 500,000 cars a year at German factory, starting with Model Y as soon as 2021.
Ikea goes electric with zero emissions truck launched in Queensland
Swedish furniture retail giant Ikea's Australian arm has added another clean and green electric delivery truck to its fleet, launched by transport service provider All Purpose Transport in Queensland.
Queensland unveils plan to tap solar and boost daytime EV charging
New plan from Queensland government utility Ergon aims to encourage electric vehicle charging during the day to soak up cheap and plentiful solar generation.