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Rebate removal blamed for EV sales slump as hybrid sales soar
Misconceptions and the early removal of rebates have put the brakes on electric car sales, an industry group warns as figures show adoption has slowed.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 11, 2024

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EV News

Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets
Supermarket giant Coles and recycling firm CD Dodd are the latest companies to add electric prime movers to their transport fleets in Victoria and Western Australia.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Nov 3, 2024

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Industry wants tax cuts extended for plug in hybrids, but Senator says no
Tax concessions for plug-in hybrid cars are due to end in April. The car lobby wants it extended but independent Senator David Pocock says fossil cars should not be subsidised.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 25, 2024

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Japanese car giant says electric utes are “show ponies,” urges Australians to go hybrid
Japanese car maker and the main Australian car lobby says people should forget about electric utes for the moment and go hybrid instead.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 17, 2024

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Charging & V2G

NRMA to lead new study to resolve delays in vehicle to grid technology for homes and EVs
New project, expected to run for 30 months, will investigate technical solutions for vehicle-to-home and vehicle-to-grid technology in Australia, and create a roadmap for its launch.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 10, 2024

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Uber punts hybrid cars from “green vehicle” scheme, to focus on battery electrics
Hybrid cars will no longer qualify as “green” vehicles on Uber’s rideshare service in Australia after the tech giant announced changes to prioritise electric cars on its platform.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Oct 9, 2024

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Electric Cars

More than 1,400 electric Mini Coopers recalled over major fire risk
More than 1400 electric vehicles have been recalled in Australia due to a serious issue with their batteries that could cause fires.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 17, 2024

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Policy

Going back to diesel: Regions needs big electric utes and concessions to make switch to EVs
Inquiry told lack of options for affordable big electric utes and ongoing incentives means people in regions will “go back to diesel.”
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 14, 2024

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Electric Transport

Heavy truck drivers prefer electric, but roadblocks stand in their way
Trucking industry says drivers prefer electric vehicles, but the sector needs more support and new rules to encourage their adoption.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Sep 5, 2024

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Geely, XPeng, Jaecoo, Skywell: Some of the little known EV brands charging to Australia
Electric vehicle manufacturers from China are queuing up to launch models in Australia in the next 18 months, fuelled by rising interest and changes to regulations.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 18, 2024

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Top-selling utes and hybrids are thirstier and dirtier than claimed, study finds
Three of Australia’s top-selling utes use more diesel than estimated and produce more nitrogen oxide than allowed in lab tests, a new real-world test has found.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 14, 2024

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EV News

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.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Aug 12, 2024

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