Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.

Queensland adds hydrogen-fuelled Hyundai Nexo to police fleet

Queensland Police's new hydrogen-fuelled Hyundai Nexo. (supplied).

Queensland deploys Australia's first hydrogen-fuelled police vehicle, rolling out the Hyundai Nexo into active duty.

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Why the BMW iX electric SUV matters more than you think

Cars like the BMW iX help us identify what we do – and don’t – want in EVs.

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Lancia may re-enter Australia with new electric vehicle models

Lancia brand to be revived with new electric models, and right hand drive markets such as Australia are part of its plans.

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BMW iX electric SUV gets five-star ANCAP safety rating

ANCAP awards BMW iX SUV five-star safety rating with occupant protection and collision avoidance topping tests.

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New Mini Cooper S electric hatch design gets mixed reactions

Images of a redesigned 2023 Mini Cooper S electric hatch have been leaked, eliciting mixed reactions from the automotive fan community.

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Electric Cars

Latest Cybertruck prototype spotted on test track, with massive windscreen wiper

Newly designed Tesla Cybertruck with massive window wiper is caught on camera being put through its paces on the Fremont factory test track.

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Tesla Model 3 powered by vegetable oil takes 2nd place in Targa Cup

Tesla Model 3 takes second place outright in WA Targa Cup drivers (and co-drivers) points, a world-first for an EV.

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Nissan opens UK Ariya orders. Will an Australian release follow?

Nissan Ariya launch in UK gives a peek at what we will see eventually in Australia when the model is finally brought here. But at least the plug wars are over.