Charging

EV charger design could change to ensure no-one is left behind

Jolt charging station at Kensington. Source: Plughsare

University study finds many challenges to recharging vehicles including poor lighting around charging points, heavy plugs, insufficient cables, inadequate signage, and limited assistance.

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Australia still lags other nations in electric car race

The pace of electric vehicle sales is picking up worldwide, Tesla and BYD are battling for global supremacy, and Australia still trails, despite a market boost this year.

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Why electric vehicles of the future will have no rear window

Polestar designer says removing rear windows - as it will do with the Polestar 4 - will lessen the weight of electric vehicles and boost their range.

The all new RAV4 hybrid is dominating sales since its introduction in early May 2019. Source: Toyota

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Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines that car makers tell consumers, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims.

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Electric dreams drive return of motor shows to Melbourne after more than a decade

Twenty automotive brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off new and unreleased electric vehicles at the Melbourne EV Show over three days starting on Friday.

Tesla Fremantle WA Tesla Owners Club of Western Australia

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Australia’s biggest bank in discount EV loans deal for Tesla customers

Australia's biggest bank is partnering with the country's most popular electric vehicle manufacturer in a bid to speed up adoption of low-emission cars.

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Electric cars will be cheaper to buy than fossil fuel vehicles within three years

Electric cars are already cheaper to run than petrol vehicles and will become less expensive to buy than fossil fuel equivalents within three years, new research says.

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Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

A growing number of auto brands are emerging to challenge Tesla's lead, most of which are new names to Australian buyers and only produce electric cars.

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Australian student wins award for design that could turn petrol cars into hybrids

A kit designed to quickly and cheaply turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles has won a prestigious design award and could one day help cut Australia's transport emissions.

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Charging

“Change in behaviour:” Liquor retailer adds more fast-chargers

Liquor chain adds more fast-charging stations as it encourages customers to charge up while they shop for their latest drop.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson