Ending EV rebates early could throw electric car uptake into reverse
Experts say there's little evidence to support NSW claim that EV rebates are pushing up price of cars, and removing them could see the state fall behind.
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Australia’s biggest bank says electric vehicle loans more than triple over past year
Australia's biggest bank says EV loans have tripled in past year as more businesses look to replace diesel, petrol and hybrid vehicles in their fleets.
Australia’s first electric fire truck rolls out, and it won’t be blowing smoke
Australia’s first battery electric fire truck rolls out, to be used by the ACT, and more are on their way.
NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market
NSW Premier says his state may scrap EV rebates because "we think it is pushing up the costs of EVs."
More older Australians should go electric, says 95yo EV driver
A 95-year-old man who once delivered goods using a horse and cart, is one of the oldest people in Australia to own and drive an electric vehicle.
University launches flying car course, no pilots needed
RMIT has partnered with Udacity to launch a "nano degree" in the next-generation transport technology in an expansion of its self-driving car courses.
Why electric car tech could drive down power prices
What if every light in your home along with your television, computer, smartphone, swimming pool and all cleaning, cooking and cooling appliances could be powered by your EV?
Up to 250,000 workers could get electric car discount
As many as 250,000 Australian workers could unlock significant electric vehicle discounts after a change to small business software that will automate car leases.
Mini to Porsche: The EV conversion specialists making classic cars electric
Upgrading classic cars with electric motors and powerful batteries can give them a second life and put them back on the roads.
Electric trucks are driving closer to price parity with diesel, and are cheaper to run
Electric delivery trucks will cost the same as their diesel equivalents by 2030, according to a new analysis, and will already deliver savings on fuel and maintenance.