Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer
Australia is one step closer to legislating fuel efficiency standards with new details released over the weekend.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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Today's electric cars already have a far lower lifecycle climate footprint than ICE cars, and in the future will also perform better on particulate matter pollution, rain acidification and ozone depletion
BYD releases images of its upcoming Yuan Up electric SUV
BYD has officially released images of its upcoming small electric SUV, teasing what's to come.
“Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard
The federal government will introduce its New Vehicle Emissions Standard by 1 January 2025, but will be consulting on the final design for another month
The global state of EVs: Nat Bullard publishes kaleidoscope of fascinating data
Climate and clean tech researcher Nat Bullard has published his annual decarbonisation presentation including fascinating charts on EV battery manufacturing, EV uptake and global EV public charging capacity.
Tesla adds a splash of silver and upgraded cameras to Model Y
Tesla is now adding upgraded hardware and a rare new paint colour to its best-selling car, Australian delivered vehicles likely to follow.
China’s GAC Aion lands EVs in a new right hand market
Another major Chinese EV brand is landing EVs into a new right-hand-drive market with expansion in full swing - Is Australia on the cards too?
Jeep unveils first look inside the new all-electric Wagoneer S
Jeep has given us a peek at the upcoming all-electric Jeep Wagoneer S, one of three of its new EVs that are due to be released in Australia over the next few years.
Polestar opens orders for latest electric SUV coupé Polestar 4, its fastest to date
The Polestar 4, with an impressive drivetrain and battery pack, is now available to order for Australian and European customers.