Electric vehicle sales tipped to jump six-fold in Australia by 2030
Sales of EVs expected to grow six-fold over the next five years, but sales of plug in hybrids could peak in 2026, according to a new report.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
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Analysts fear that proposed changes to ICE phaseout target would mean keeping the combustion engine and hybrid alive and rewarding the laggards.
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Waymo raises $A23 billion to scale global presence for autonomous vehicles
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