Fourth Australian state to allow heavy duty electric trucks on some major routes
Electric trucks have been given the green light to haul freight in another state, at least on some major routes.Â
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“False and misleading:” Tesla quits Australia car lobby over emission standards
US automaker Tesla has spectacularly resigned from Australia’s peak automotive organisation, claiming the group is spreading “false and misleading” information about vehicle efficiency standards that could hurt the industry. The…
Burned out Tesla provide clues on how to deal with EV and battery fires
They call it 'Testla', a $60,000 car among six electric vehicles to catch fire in Australia that could become key in dealing with future battery blazes.
Electric joy rides in Canberra to encourage MPs to support fuel standard
An electric transport roundtable in the nation's capital on Tuesday has offered interested parliamentarians the chance to test drive a BYD Dolphin electric car.
“Next big thing:” Australia pay-tv distributor eyes “premium” home EV charging
BSA says demand for in-home EV chargers will soar when households are allowed to use their car batteries to power their homes, and make the most of solar installations.Â
Most Australians think there are too few public charging stations to support EVs
Baby Boomers and Gen X are dissatisfied with the number of EV charging points available, while Millennial and Gen Z are likely to be happy with the options in their suburb.
Australia plans “world-first” drive-by wireless charging for electric trucks
A world-first project will attempt to recharge heavy-duty electric trucks as they drive along roads in regional Australia, and could be used to wirelessly recharge passenger cars.
Ruining the weekend: Ute drivers pay thousand dollars more for fuel in Australia
Talk about ruining the weekend ... Study finds Australian ute drivers pay up to $1250 more a year for fuel than their US and EU counterparts, for the same vehicle.
First electric vehicle announced for Bathurst 500 race – as a safety car
Australia's Supercar race series has gone electric - but just for their safety cars.
Coalition still not convinced of truth behind viral photo of “diesel-powered” EV charger
Government officials debunk talk of "diesel powered" EV chargers in remote areas after the idea was again pushed by Coalition Senators.