Not just for the rich: Why Australia might be great place for electric flying taxis

A number of electric vertical takeoff developers are coming to Australia, seen as one of the world's early adopters with agricultural and emergency services opportunities.

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EV News

Uber to target second hand electric cars from Japan in Australian trial

Uber to partner with Australian company to offer discounted access to used electric cars from Japan, mostly targeting the Nissan Leaf.

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It’s all in the software: Why electric cars will be like smartphones on wheels

Car buyers of the future may not kick tyres and rev engines as much as they count touchscreens and test AI assistants.

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Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

A ginger theme park known for its vintage steam train might not seem an obvious pick for a role in the future of electric transport.

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EV News

BYD, Tesla and MG resume price war as EV prices fall below $35,000 for first time

Price war resumes as BYD, Tesla and MG all offer deals on their electric cars, and the MG ZS becomes the first EV priced below $35,000.

Climate and Energy Minister Chris Bowen with Splend vehicle at Parliamentary Friends of EVs launch

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Why the next ride you share could be in an electric car

Another 500 electric vehicles will be offered to Australian ride-share drivers as part of a $20 million government investment in cutting emissions from the growing industry.

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Electric Work Vehicles

Industry calls for $3 billion fund to clean dirty big trucks

Australia's heavy-duty transport industry is calling for a $3 billion national fund to invest in low-emission vehicles and ensure drivers can keep on trucking in a net-zero era.

Evie Networks charging a Tesla Model Y. Source: Evie Networks

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Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla announces its partnership with Zurich Australia along with plans to make insurance coverage available inside its app as it has done in some US states since 2019.

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Batteries

EV inquiry hears call for “battery passports” and recycling challenges

Australia's battery recycling industry is in "crisis" and unprepared for an influx of electric vehicles once they reach the end of their lives, a federal inquiry has been told.

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Porsche to put brakes on 1600 luxury electric vehicles

More than 1600 Australian electric car drivers will be slowed down by a worldwide recall after a luxury car brand revealed a serious braking issue with one of its most popular models.

Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson