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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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 12, 2026

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Batteries

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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 26, 2026

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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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 23, 2026

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Batteries

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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 20, 2026

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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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 16, 2026

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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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 10, 2026

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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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 8, 2026

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EV News

“We’ve got none left:” Utility giant says EV subscription service exhausted as demand soars
EV demand is surging in Australia, with one major utility saying its subscription fleet has completely run dry. “Our pre-loved EVs, we’ve got none left.”
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 31, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Plan for three big charging hubs for electric trucks gets federal funding
Up to 100 electric trucks will able to ‘fuel up’ at three high-powered charging stations as part of a $61 million project designed to reduce emissions from Australia’s freight network.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 31, 2026

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“I don’t think she’ll be right this time:” Many in trucking industry say it’s electric or bust
One transport manager wants to replace her diesel freight trucks with electric models for greater security and lower pollution, but says it cannot be done without government support.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 30, 2026

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“We didn’t see it coming:” Shock at the petrol pump sparks surge in interest in used EVs
Auctioneer says interest in second-hand EVs has more than doubled as a result of surging petrol and diesel prices, with a “hockey-stick” acceleration in EVs overall.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 26, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia
Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads, a new study finds.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 20, 2026

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