Used EV batteries could power vehicles, houses or even towns – if their manufacturers share vital data
Second-life EV batteries could reshape energy storage — if automakers release critical data.
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Chinese electric vehicles are transforming Australia’s car market. Are we getting a good deal?
As new, more affordable EVs continue to flood Australia’s car market, will consumers here be the winners?
Is an electric bike right for you? Here’s what to consider before you buy
Is an electric bike right for you? We discuss the pros and cons, to help you decide.
How New York City’s congestion toll could improve traffic, air quality and public transit
Charging motorists fees for driving into city centers during busy periods is a rarity in urban public policy: a measure that works and is cost-effective.
Rapid shift to EVs can save 24,000 lives and $148 billion over next two decades
New research shows EVs will save thousands of lives and improve the health of millions of Australians just by reducing air pollution.
How climate-friendly is an electric car? It all comes down to where you live
Where you live can make a huge difference to how climate-friendly your car is.
How to get Australians to buy electric cars: Canberra provides a guide
The higher EV uptake in the ACT can shine the path for the shift to zero-emissions transport nationwide.
Most Australian households are ready to buy an EV – and an emissions ceiling would help
Many people believe Australia’s shift to electric vehicles is stuck in the slow lane, but while federal policies are lacklustre, most Australians are ready for the shift.
Electric cars aren’t enough to hit climate targets: We need better public transport too
Recent research from the US says electrification of cars alone not enough for transport sector to prevent more than 2°C of global warming.
We must rapidly decarbonise road transport – but hydrogen’s not the answer
Hydrogen has been touted as the fuel of the future, but researchers believe the focus on hydrogen in road transport is misplaced.