Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council
Australia's peak electric vehicle lobby group will get a new driver after its inaugural chief executive revealed plans to step down from the role.Â
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Car fleet operator rolls out “fuel card” that can be used for EV charging
Australia's automotive industry is gearing up to service larger electric car fleets, with the announcement of the first "fuel card" that can also be used to charge electric vehicles.Â
Gas guzzlers and big polluters: One in three cars fail real-world testing
One car consumes nearly one third more fuel than promised by its maker, while other popular utes exceed Australian limits for harmful nitrogen oxide.
Vehicle or hazard: New rules treat EV chargers like firework factories
Australia's move to electric vehicles is hitting a speed bump with revelations some emergency services are demanding the cars be treated in a similar way to fireworks factories.
Ikea to build electric truck charging network across Australian stores
Furniture giant IKEA to build electric truck charging network at its 10 Australian retail locations to support its growing electric truck fleet.
Car pollution cop to police automakers in Australia
A new regulator will check the emissions of vehicles sold in Australia from next year and ensure automakers are complying with Australia's fuel-efficiency standard.
Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public
The EV Power Up program offers electricity at 8c per kilowatt hour, which Origin estimates could fill a Tesla Model Y for $4.60.
On your bike, take a hike: Active transport paths get $100m budget boost
Walking and cycling paths will get a $100 million boost in the upcoming federal budget, in the biggest national active transport investment in more than a decade.Â
Apprentice funding boost to repair shortage of electric car mechanics
Australians training to become mechanics will be able to access up to $10,000 in financial support if they study electric vehicles.
EV crash victims could be left to die in battery fires without training for responders, inquiry told
Inquiry told first responders, mechanics and tow truck drivers do not have adequate training to deal with electric vehicle collisions, and gaps in their knowledge could put lives at risk.