The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
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“Cheaper to run:” Global EV numbers surge above 20 million despite slowdown in biggest markets
Global oil shortages are driving more motorists to buy electric vehicles, with predictions they could account for almost one in three cars sold worldwide within a year.
Australian start-up crunches the numbers on electric trucks for companies stuck on diesel
How far and how fast can a battery-powered prime mover go? One Australian start-up is doing the sums so freight businesses looking to move from diesel don't have to.
Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging
A road-user charge for electric vehicle drivers, as recommended by the Economic Reform Roundtable, has been put on hold, as budget allocates some money for charging facilities.
Australia to trial electric kiln technology that could make cleaner EV batteries
An Australian company will test whether it can reduce emissions from electric vehicle batteries in a $38 million trial that could boost the nation's export potential.
Hybrids, petrol cars and BYD EVs caught short on range and fuel efficiency claims
Drivers have been warned to be "deeply sceptical" of automakers' claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised.
Australian start-up lands $12m to challenge China dominance of EV battery recycling
As many as 4,000 electric vehicle batteries a year could be recycled and used as source of critical minerals after an Australian start-up secured a $12 million funding boost.
Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds
More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to rise, a study has found, with two in five naming electric and plug-in hybrid electric models as their preferred vehicle choices.
Almost 5,000 Hyundai electric vehicles recalled in Australia due to charging fire risk
South Korea car giant Hyundai will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.
Electric vehicle road fee would hit outer suburbs hardest, and could throttle record adoption
An annual fee for driving electric vehicles could put the brakes on their record sales in Australia, with almost one in three households saying it would change their purchase intentions.