What the Red Sea crisis could mean for the EV industry and the planet
Political tensions, pandemics and even stuck ships can turn the EV industry on its head overnight. So how will the recent Red Sea attacks impact the market?
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Car makers race to outdo each other on EV discounts in response to subsidy cuts
In Germany, the sudden cut of electric vehicle purchasing subsidies has caused carmakers to compete on heavy discounts. Will it last?
Victoria begins refunds of “world’s worst” EV road tax
As refunds for Victoria's much maligned road user tax start to arrive, it seems the government is bending over backwards to mollify its EV community.
New generation Kona Electric: An EV-led design with a spare wheel!
After starting out as an electric version of a petrol car, the new generation Kona Electric feels much more functional thanks to Hyundai’s EV-led approach.Â
Submissions open for EV transition inquiry, as efficiency standards remain in limbo
Still lacking a national vehicle efficiency standard, Australia gets a new Parliamentary inquiry into the impacts and opportunities of the transition to EVs.
Petrol is cheap in the US right now. Is charging an EV still cheaper?
It was easy to make the case for the low cost of running an EV when charging was about 70% cheaper than filling up at the pump. What's the story now?
“This is our North Star:” Auto giant backs sodium-ion EV battery technology
Dutch automotive giant Stellantis among several companies to invest in French company Tiamat which is commercialising sodium-ion battery technology.
Top-selling Tesla misses safety mark in Australia
A new version of one of Australia's best-selling electric cars could be recalled after the country's vehicle safety agency refused to issue a rating for the vehicle.Â
BYD teases specs for upcoming ultra-luxury electric sedan
After producing some of the world's most affordable EVs, BYD unveils ultra-luxury sleek sedan that will pack over 700kW of power and cost a bomb.
Electric car charger growth tipped to double again, as EV uptake accelerates
New report forecasts electric vehicle charging sites will double in Australia again over the coming year, on top of record-breaking growth in 2023.