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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.

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Subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing taxpayers tens of billions

Government subsidies for fossil fuel company cars are costing European taxpayers billions each year, with such subsidies in the five biggest EU countries alone costing €42 billion every year.

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Do electric cars greatly increase the average mass of cars on the road? Not in Australia

New report finds claims that EVs are heavier don’t stack up in Australia, where sales of fossil-fuelled vehicles skew towards large and heavy utes and SUVs.

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MG unveils lower than expected price for its first electric roadster

The price point for the electric convertible is at the lower end of the range MG suggested in June, as EV sales slump and manufacturers cut prices.

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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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