Electric Cars

Victoria to boost EV charger installations with training pilot program

Victoria to boost EV charger installations with training pilot program

Victorian government commits nearly $1 million in pilot program to provide electricians with training to increase the number of EV charging station installers.
Electric conversions: Mini Recharged EV electrifies famous 1998 Paul Smith edition

Electric conversions: Mini Recharged EV electrifies famous 1998 Paul Smith edition

Renowned British fashion returns to collaborate with iconic British automotive marque to electrify the 1998 MINI Paul Smith Edition and make Mini Recharged.
Tesla Model Y first impressions: More space, higher ride, bigger clearance

Tesla Model Y first impressions: More space, higher ride, bigger clearance

The Model Y has landed in Australia and will appeal to those wanting a “higher ride”, with more space, greater clearance and bigger storage than the Model 3.
“More range, less battery:” Lightyear launches world first solar car

“More range, less battery:” Lightyear launches world first solar car

Dutch EV maker officially launches world’s first production-ready solar car, the Lightyear 0, which can “run for months” without need to plug in.
Evos marks “milestone” install of Australian made EV charger, gears up for more

Evos marks “milestone” install of Australian made EV charger, gears up for more

Brisbane-based start-up installs its first Fleet Home AC electric vehicle charger, a 22kW wall unit with smarts, flexibility and a Made in Australia tag.
EU votes to ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, auto makers not happy

EU votes to ban new combustion engine cars from 2035, auto makers not happy

Car makers says EU ban on new combustion engine cars is too soon, environmental NGOs say it is too late.
BYD says shift to electric vehicles moving “much faster” than expected

BYD says shift to electric vehicles moving “much faster” than expected

BYD chair Wang Chuanfu says the speed of the shift to electric vehicles has exceeded expectations, with only supply chain issues holding up progress.
Sunswift unveils next generation solar racing car, takes aim at world solar speed record

Sunswift unveils next generation solar racing car, takes aim at world solar speed record

Sunswift, the UNSW solar racing car team that in 2018 broke a record for vehicle efficiency driving from Perth to Sydney, is now aiming for solar speed record.