Fully electric BMWs chosen over diesel and hybrids for Comcar fleet
The federal government's Comcar fleet is to become fully electric after a decision to replace the current fleet of diesels and hybrids with the BMW iX.
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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
Tesla gets seat on car lobby board, as Toyota steps away from chair
EV car giant Tesla gains seat on board of Australia's main car lobby for the first time, as local head of Toyota Australia steps down as chair.
The challenges of charging an EV when it is towing a boat
This Model Y driver had to get innovative when charging his EV and towing his boat. It begs a question about why more thought is not being put into charging stations.
Electric trucks make inroads, but diesel still rules on Australia’s highway to emissions hell
Brisbane truck show highlighted just how far Australia trails the rest of the world on transitioning heavy transport to zero emissions.
Electric and hydrogen launches dominate first day of Australia’s biggest truck show
First day of Australia's biggest truck show includes some new electric and hydrogen offerings.
Electric trucks: Australia’s archaic road rules weigh on “greatest ever transition”
Australia is unique in the world in having certain weight limits - and it is standing in the way of the transition to heavy duty electric trucks.
Tesla cancels Model S and Model X deliveries in Australia and other RHD markets
Tesla tells Australian customers that it will not be building new Model S and Model X Plaid versions in right hand drive markets.
Genesis GV60 Review – Fun and comfort that gives Model Y a run for its money
Genesis combines luxury and high performance in an electric SUV at a price point that will give pause for thought over a Model Y. And it's got a new update.
Bowen says more time needed on fuel emissions standard “to get design right”
Bowen says extra six weeks of consultations a small price to pay for ensuring that design of new fuel efficiency standards is right.
Genesis G80: The luxury electric sedan taking executives for a fast and expensive ride
The Genesis G80 may look like a car designed for a gentleman, 80, but it has the finesse and electric performance to satisfy more than the pipe and slippers brigade.