Smart unveils electric SUV, the first of new generation of all-electric vehicles
Smart unveils an electric SUV, the first of a new generation of electric only vehicles as it dumps the internal combustion engine.
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Petra Stock
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Petra Stock is a Master of Journalism student who has worked in climate change, renewable energy and transport. She also works part-time in climate change for the Australian Conservation Foundation.
Petra Stock is a Master of Journalism student who has worked in climate change, renewable energy and transport. She also works part-time in climate change for the Australian Conservation Foundation.
ID Buzz: VW’s new electric combi van may soon drive itself
Long-awaited electric microbus revealed as one of VW's planned self driving vans that could be basis of robo-taxi service in Germany.
Coalition of the EV-willing calls for stamp duty on electric cars to be abolished
Coalition of advocates calls on South Australia state government to follow its NSW, Tasmania and ACT counterparts and abolish stamp duty for EVs.
Nissan and Mitsubishi to launch all-electric “minivehicle”
A new all-electric “minivehicle” is coming to Japan in 2022, as part of a joint project between automakers Nissan and Mitsubishi.
EV sales bounce in Australia, but federal government policies rated a “fail”
EV sales jumped sharply in the first half of 2021, according to official data, but federal government policies still rated a "fail" by industry body.
Road to ruin: What will happen to old petrol and diesel cars in switch to EVs?
Around 7.6 million petrol and diesel cars could be sent to the scrap heap this decade as Australia accelerates its shift to electric vehicles. But there are no rules on recycling.
“I’ve been everywhere:” WA releases map of 45 new EV charging sites
WA government unveils map of 45 new EV charging stations to create Australia's biggest electric super-highway.
Flat battery? Order up ‘Roadie’ for an on-demand fast charge
A US start-up is offering an on-demand mobile EV fast charging service, promising 20km of range in 15 minutes.
Tasmania targets electric vehicle tourism with new grants for chargers
Tasmania hopes new round of grants targeting charging in regional areas and holiday destinations will encourage electric vehicle tourism.
Buried in footpath: Neat solution found for electric vehicle chargers
Electric vehicle charging trial offers neat solution for increasing access to charge points without cluttering up valuable footpath real estate.