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Factcheck: Instagram video falsely claims outback fast charger powered only by fossil fuels

Claims that an NRMA outback fast charger was powered only by fossil fuels went viral, but are debunked by the post's own photos of the solar array that provides shade for EV drivers.

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Reader question: How many cables do we need for a remote road trip?

How many charging cables are needed to take an EV into remote areas in Australia?

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Factcheck: 21 misleading myths about electric vehicles

EVs are being subjected to relentless hostile reporting across mainstream media in many major economies, including the UK and Australia.

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Fact Check: FUD runs wild after High Court ruling against EV road tax

It didn't take long after the High Court decision for the FUD to spread about EVs. Here is a fact check about pollution, road funding, and the benefits of electric cars.

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I went full electric with two Teslas, solar, and batteries. The payback is eight years

Rosemary Grundy is a systems analyst who meticulously calculated when she will break-even on her EV and renewable investments in real time, using real usage, electricity and petrol prices.

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Ioniq 5 owner charges car for a month for less than cost of one litre of petrol

EV owner added 120kWh to his electric car battery from his home charger in September, mostly with grid power, for a total cost of just $1.90.

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EV Explainer: Tesla 12V battery maintenance

Some people assume EVs don’t need a 12V battery as they’ve got a huge battery pack. They do need it, and other car makers can learn from Tesla in how to manage their replacement.

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EV Explainer: Can I charge my non-Tesla electric car with a Tesla Wall Connector?

Can I charge my non-Tesla electric car with a Tesla Wall Connector? It depends.

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Reader Question: How can I avoid blowing a fuse when charging at my rural home?

Twice, when charging my Kona, the fuse on the supply pole has blown. How can I avoid this happening again – particularly when EV-driving guests come to stay?

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EV range on Australian highways: Why Model 3 beats all other electric cars on efficiency

There’s a good reason why a Model 3 looks like a bar of soap, especially in white. And the new Highland version suggests efficiency has improved even further.

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