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India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in

India is an incredibly responsive and innovative electric vehicle market – and it could be vital to help Australia avoid over-reliance on China and attendant strategic risks.

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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.

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Surviving blackouts: As trees fell on power lines, I turned to the EV sitting in my driveway

The 40kWh battery in the Nissan Leaf sitting in the driveway is more than capable of running my household's electrical needs, and that of the neighbours as well.

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“Done their bit:” How the ‘rebound effect” could eat away at green gains from EVs

EV owners, feeling they’ve “done their bit”, may justify using vehicle more often. Or they might switch from public transport.

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Huge EV charging hub to service electric grocery deliveries in Australia’s biggest city

ARENA is funding a new last mile delivery charging and trucking hub, with Woolworths signing on to be the first client and a second life battery from repurposed EV batteries.

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Australia’s most generous EV rebate scheme ends after just two years

The most generous EV rebate scheme in Australia comes to an end after two years, leaving just two states with rebate offerings.

Wheelchair access for many EV charging stations needs to be improved.

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Are there any EV options that cater for people in motorised wheelchairs?

Our 2014 Renault Kangoo has been modified to allow our daughter to drive her wheelchair into the back of the van via a ramp. Is there any EV that offers a similar option?

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EVs are easy to fall in love with, but only once you’re in one

EV owners love their cars, but getting Australians past their fears to make the switch is proving challenging, a new report says.

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Want to buy an electric car but unsure you can justify it? Here’s how the arguments against EVs stack up

So you’re thinking of buying an electric car. But you’ve heard arguments against electric cars: they have limited range and many owners can’t easily charge at home.

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Which areas really have the highest penetration of electric vehicles?

The only way to get a true appreciation of which areas have the highest penetration of EVs is to look at per capita data. And only one state provides that.

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