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What 3 years of driving an electric car taught me about range “serenity” and energy consumption

Long Range Model 3 charging at Geeveston, Tasmania. Image: Bridie Schmidt

Driving an electric car nowadays is not substantially different from driving a conventional combustion engine car, except that the electric car is quieter, cleaner and more fun to drive!

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BMW rolls out impressive fuel cell iX5, but the time has already passed for hydrogen cars

BMW presented some fuel cell EVs to Australian media. And while the cars were impressive, it is clear that the time has already passed for the hydrogen car.

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Gold Coast battery factory to produce EV chargers and community batteries

Gold Coast factory which will be the first in Australia capable of producing both community lithium-ion batteries and battery-backed EV chargers.

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Are electric cars good for city driving only? NZ farmer busts another EV myth

Great for people in the city, not great for the people in the country. NZ farmer Mike Casey explains why this view on EVs "couldn't be further from the truth."

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Segway launches new range of sub-$10,000 electric scooters in Australia

One of the world's most prominent manufacturers of micro-mobility solutions unveils new range of electric scooters which will be available in Australia from August.

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New Xpeng G6 electric SUV test vehicle spotted in Sydney

Upcoming electric SUV, the Xpeng G6 has been spotted in Sydney, revealing key interior details.

Ballycroft winery V2G connection utilising Nissan Leaf. Image:

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The electric cars that helped keep the lights on when giant coal generator tripped

A group of 16 electric cars in Canberra have given a world-first demonstration of their ability to help prevent blackouts during a major grid emergency in February.

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Australian EV charging start-up raises $4 million seeks more to expand manufacturing

Evos - founded by former Tritium executives - has raised $4 million and is seeking another $6 million to help expand its manufacturing capabilities in home and fleet products.

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How Volvo crossed the Valley of Death in transition to all electric cars

Volvo Cars has crossed the manufacturing ‘Valley of Death’ and is now building profitable EVs, showing other legacy car makers how it can be done.

Tesla Model Y refresh spotted. Image: JacklJack via Reddit

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New 2025 Tesla Model Y spotted for first time

World's best-selling car to be refreshed with the first sighting of the 2025 Tesla Model Y being tested.