Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson, Author at The Driven

A long haul: Electric trucks in Australia still face uncertainty over rules, costs and charging

Drivers of electric trucks in one state may not be able to cross the border, because of regulations - just one of a number of issues hindering the uptake in Australia.

2 min

Charging

Sparks fly over proposal to allow networks to install EV chargers on power poles

Sparks fly as NSW parliamentarians host debate on whether electricity networks should be allowed to install EV chargers on their own power poles, and pass the cost on to consumers.

4 min

EV News

“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes "that can actually tow things" greeted attendees to Australia's latest motor show.

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Australian uptake of EV and plug in hyrbids could stall without tax breaks

Australia risks stalling efforts to cut transport emissions if it does not reintroduce tax breaks and incentives for the purchase of electric and hybrid vehicles.

Man plugging in charger into an electric car at charge station

2 min

EV Explainers

Conspiracy theories and misinformation preventing drivers from going electric

One third of Australians believe misinformation circulating about electric vehicles, a study has found, with a conspiracy mindset most often to blame.

2 min

Electric Work Vehicles

Volvo to build heavy electric trucks in Australia after record breaking order

Volvo accelerates plans to build heavy electric trucks in Australia after a record order of electric prime movers from transport group Linfox.

2 min

EV offerings to grow, prices to fall as efficiency standards locked in place

Electric vehicles are expected to grow in number and fall in price following federal election as manufacturers gain confidence that regulations on low-emission transport will not change.

2 min

EV News

Electric car U-turn could lift cost of EVs by thousands

The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election.

3 min

EV lobby says electric car owners want and need a place to charge at work

Fewer than one-in-three electric vehicle drivers can access a charger at work and incentives could get more people to go electric and drive to the office.

Hybrid testing. Image: Australian Automobile Association.

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EV News

Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers – especially on highways

They are sold as vehicles that will cut petrol consumption, but tests on Australian roads show some hybrid cars use more fuel than standard models - particularly on highways.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson