On your bike, take a hike: Active transport paths get $100m budget boost
Walking and cycling paths will get a $100 million boost in the upcoming federal budget, in the biggest national active transport investment in more than a decade.Â
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One quarter of German car exports in 2023 were fully electric, earning $62 billion
One quarter of cars exported from Germany in 2023 were fully electric, pulling in total revenue of $62 billion.
VW boosts power and charging speed on ID.3 electric SUV
VW says latest edition of its ID.3 electric SUV - due to come to Australia later this year or early next year - has upgraded power, charging capacity, and new software and infotainment system.
Smaller batteries mean cheaper and cleaner EVs, and no range anxiety for most drivers
bigger batteries actually increase energy consumption, result in higher costs for purchase and operating expenses, and more greenhouse emissions.
Tesla’s take on V2G: Controlling EV charging load is the low hanging fruit to help grid
Batteries on wheels are an enticing idea for those imagining what the green energy transition might look like, but for Tesla moderating EV charging is the low hanging fruit to help the grid.
One Australian state has decided to expand EV rebates, rather than end them
State government cites "huge growth" in EV uptake in decision to invest a further $5.2 million into its electric vehicle rebate scheme.
Peugeot slashes Australian prices on its electric SUV by a staggering $25,000
Less than 12 months into delivering electric cars to Australia, Peugeot drops tens of thousands off the price of e-2008 electric SUV.
Tesla’s newest and fastest electric car lands in Australian showrooms
Tesla brings its newest and fastest car to Australia in record time.
Volvo begins rollout of EX30, its smallest electric offering, to Australian car dealers
The much anticipated Volvo EX30 small SUV has finally begun arriving in dealer showrooms.
Apprentice funding boost to repair shortage of electric car mechanics
Australians training to become mechanics will be able to access up to $10,000 in financial support if they study electric vehicles.