EV News

“We didn’t see it coming:” Shock at the petrol pump sparks surge in interest in used EVs

Auctioneer says interest in second-hand EVs has more than doubled as a result of surging petrol and diesel prices, with a "hockey-stick" acceleration in EVs overall.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia

Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads, a new study finds.

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Autonomous Vehicles

Australian company lands $158 million to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars

Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.

The updated EV6 includes several interior design enhancements. Source: Kia Australia

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Australian scientists hail breakthrough in quantum batteries and rapid charging of EVs

CSIRO quantum battery research team hail technology breakthrough that could help recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up.

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EV News

Aussie drivers accelerating into electric future, but could hit brakes if tax break removed

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.

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EV News

Postcode data shows hotspots for EV discount are mostly in outer suburbs

Almost all of the vehicle hotspots for the take up of EV discounts are in the outer suburban areas of NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with some more than an hour's drive from the nearest city.

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Batteries

EV and home battery recycling could power a $6.9 billion a year industry in Australia

More than 198,000 tonnes of batteries reached recycling centres in 2024, mostly lead acid batteries used in petrol and diesel cars. But end-of-life lithium-ion batteries, like those used in EVs, are forecast to double by 2030.

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EV News

Rebates and tax cuts urged for EVs as petrol prices hit $4 a litre

EV lobby says tax cuts for electric cars and reintroducing state-based rebates could help more Australians avoid rising petrol prices and should be treated as a national security issue.

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Australia Post expands electric fleet as parcel boom continues

Australia Post plans to expand what is already Australia’s largest electric vehicle fleet, adding more electric trucks and delivery bikes as part of new 2030 sustainability targets.

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Electric Flight

Flying electric taxis poised to swoop for Brisbane Olympics

Once promised in science fiction, flying taxis are expected to become reality within months and Australia is among the candidates to host them.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson