The really big question for EV drivers: Will my battery last?
New chemistries, new cooling systems and now new government rules will give EV drivers more confidence about how long their car battery will last.
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Bryce Gaton
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
First drive in first one-tonne electric van to arrive in Australia
The LDV eDeliver 7 is more responsive and more fun to drive than its diesel competitors, and doesn't cost that much more. That's good for business.
Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer
Australia is one step closer to legislating fuel efficiency standards with new details released over the weekend.
Fuel efficiency standards are coming, slowly. When they arrive, will they have teeth?
The key point of fuel efficiency standards is they are mandated and come with "teeth." So, when Australia finally gets its FES, will it be strong enough?
New EV models in 2024: What we will see, and what we likely won’t see
Which new EVs are we likely to see launched in 2024? And which of those promised for launch are looking unlikely? Any electric utes?
Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax
As refunds for Victoria's much maligned road user tax start to arrive, it seems the government is bending over backwards to mollify its EV community.
EVs dominate UK Car of the Year shortlist – but which models are available in Australia?
As a right-hand drive, English speaking market the UK is a good bellwether for Australian auto trends. And according to WhatCar?, it's all about BEVs.
Evie increases public charger pricing by an average of 21%
Evie has announced a set of price rises to apply to its EV chargers from January 18, begging the question: “what is a fair price for public charging?"
Ford Mustang Mach-E test drive: Is it worthy of the galloping horse badge?
The Driven takes the ‘poverty pack’ Mach-E for a test drive and puts Ford’s first attempt at an EV through its paces.
Does EV charging cost more than running a petrol car?
Recent cost of living price rises have included electricity price rises. So does this mean EVs are getting close to petrol car running costs? Â