Why EVs in the garage could power homes and support grid around Australia
The answer to some of Australia's future energy questions could be sitting in garages across the country, and that answer could prove profitable for their owners.
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Second-hand electric car sales more than triple, as utes slow down
Used electric vehicles have been a standout seller, a new report shows, jumping 91 per cent in the last quarter and up 246 per cent on this time last year.
Old apartment blocks struggling to support charging needs of EV adopters
Australians are eager to invest in low-emission cars but are being held back by the lack of support for EV charging stations within their apartment buildings.
Old matter, new purpose as Australian students help Polestar in quest for net-zero cars
Australian students share ideas to help Polestar's goal to create a completely climate-neutral car by 2030, called Polestar 0, with no greenhouse gas emissions created in its production.
More than 1,400 high-end EVs recalled over battery fault
More than 1400 luxury electric cars have been recalled in Australia after the discovery a serious battery fault that can result in the vehicles losing power while driving.Â
Self-driving cars are safer, just not at dawn or dusk
Self-driving cars are safer than those driven by humans, a study has revealed, but the advanced vehicles are more likely to crash in challenging weather conditions or when performing turns.Â
China versus Tesla: Why Australia is enjoying an electric vehicle price war
Australia is enjoying an EV price war as Chinese brands lead the charge against Tesla, which could be pushed into producing a lower-spec vehicle that competes at the lower end.
Winners and losers in electric vehicle race: Tesla, BYD and Japan’s floundering car makers
Global Automaker Rating 2023 report assesses electric vehicle credentials of 21 popular car makers based on strategic vision, market dominance and technology performance.Â
Petrol giant pairs with Uber to fuel electric car move
Petrol giant strikes deal to offer drivers discounts of up to 14.5 per cent on the cost of charging Uber drivers' electric cars.Â
Fire trucks powered by batteries and vegetable oil to extinguish emissions
Queensland's firefighters are about to go alternative with an electric vehicle and a biofuel truck to be rolled out for testing.