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.

Kean predicts “EV revolution” in NSW as rebates and exemptions become law

NSW's ambitious electric vehicle strategy has been enshrined in law, establishing the state as the best place to buy an EV in Australia.

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Electric Cars

Love U 4 EV: Just don’t leave me at the petrol bowser

If we are to hit net zero in the next 20 years, the fossil fuel phallus needs to become extinct.

NSW Minister for Transport and Roads Andrew Constance, NSW Minister for Energy and Environment Matt Kean and NSW Treasurer Dominic Perrottet in Sydney. (AAP Image/Joel Carrett)

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Australia’s most generous EV support package passed into law

NSW EV rebate and stamp duty exemptions, and transit lane priority, passed by state parliament.

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Electric Cars

Kia unveils full details of EV6 electric crossover, due in Australia soon

Kia reveals full details and specs of upcoming EV6 in the UK, giving first taste of what to expect when it comes to Australia early next year.

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First daring new Zeekr 001 electric coupe from Geely rolls off factory floor

First production-ready Zeekr 001 from Geely's cool new mass-market brand Zeekr rolls off factory floor.

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Electric Cars

Nissan to turn over new Leaf with low-riding EV crossover

An all-electric compact SUV will replace the longstanding – and trail-blazing – Leaf in Nissan's all-electric line-up by 2025, it has been revealed.

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“This thing is a transformer:” Rivian electric ute video goes viral

The video of a Rivian R1T electric ute sighting in New York has been viewed no less than 4.6 million times since being posted on Saturday.

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Electric Cars

BMW paves way for next era EVs starting with electric 3 series

German carmaker to enter second half of 2020s with an all-electric version of its popular 3 series, and a new stylistic direction for its electric models.