Antara Mascarenhas, Author at The Driven IO

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Antara Mascarenhas

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Electric vehicle policy changes would kneecap net zero targets
New taxes and removal of tax exemptions could kneecap growth of EVs just as they are emerging as a viable alternative to petrol and diesel cars. There are better ways.
Antara Mascarenhas

Aug 15, 2025

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Charging & V2G

ARENA backs unique “hammer and rail” dynamic charging tech for electric mine trucks
ARENA backs Australian dynamic charging technology – dubbed hammer and rail – that uses a rail-based system to charge mining haul trucks while they are in motion.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 14, 2025

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Tesla’s brand loyalty suffers from Musk’s flirtation with Trump, survey finds
S&P data shows Tesla’s brand loyalty in the US slumped to a low of 49.9 per cent in March, below the industry average.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 14, 2025

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Ford unveils new EV platform, a new battery, and promises a low-cost electric ute
Ford has another crack at the EV market, unveiling a new platform, a new battery, and promises of a low cost electric ute and EVs that are better and cheaper than Tesla.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 14, 2025

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VW releases new variants and prices for its EV lineup in Australia
Volkswagen adds new variants to its ID.4 and ID.5 electric SUVs to attract new buyers to its EV lineup in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 14, 2025

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Australian EV sales hit record in June quarter, account for 22 pct of medium SUV segment
A record 29,244 battery electric vehicles were sold in Australia in the June quarter, accounting for 9.3 per cent of the market. BEVs also took 22 pct of the medium sized SUV segment.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 13, 2025

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AGL grabs big share of EV home charging market as it plots future beyond coal
AGL says it has more than 35,000 customers on its EV charging plan, as load from electric vehicle owners shifts to overnight charing instead of evening peaks.
Giles Parkinson

Aug 13, 2025

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First batch of Nissan Ariya EVs sets sail for Australia
First Nissan Ariya EVs are now Australia-bound ahead of official local launch.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 13, 2025

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EV News

Tesla launches its longest range model yet, featuring new battery pack
Tesla launches its longest range model with up to 830 km of range (CLTC), courtesy of a new battery pack, with deliveries to start next month.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 13, 2025

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EV News

Musk says Tesla Robotaxis service to open to public next month
Elon Musk confirms that Tesla’s Robotaxi service to be offered to public next month.
Riz Akhtar

Aug 12, 2025

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Polestar continues to ramp up its Australian retail network
Polestar has added five new retail locations since the start of the year, including a new test drive and handover centre in Canberra and a new retail presence in Launceston.
Joshua S. Hill

Aug 12, 2025

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EV News

‘Don’t slam brakes on EVs’: Sparks fly over push for road user charges
Federal treasurer is being urged to adopt user charges for electric cars to help pay for road maintenance EV charging, but advocates say any such charge should be universal.
Andrew Brown and Jacob Shteyman

Aug 12, 2025

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