High Court dumps Victoria’s “world’s worst” EV road tax
High Court dumps Victoria EV road tax in major win for electric vehicle advocates.
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Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.
Old bus battery given second life to to support EV fast chargers
An old bus battery is being used to support EV fast chargers in a trial that hopes to avoid the need for network upgrades.
New Zealand’s Evnex selected as Polestar’s Australian home-charging provider
Polestar selects Evnex to be its preferred supplier of home chargers in Australia.
“New benchmark:” BYD Seal electric sedan launches with stunning price and specs
BYD's Seal pricing and specs have been announced, setting a stunning new benchmark for EVs in Australia.
Mercedes-Benz conducts “world’s first” public head on crash test between two EVs
German automaker says it has conducted a "world first" frontal offset crash between two EVs, to underline the safety of its electric vehicles.
Used Tesla Model 3 listings drop to lowest point in more than 12 months
Used Model 3 listings in October 2023 have dropped to their lowest levels since September 2022.
Toyota to unveil new electric sports car and SUV in potential step change for brand
Toyota will show off two electric car concepts at the upcoming Japan Mobility Show in a move that could signal a step change for the brand.
Electrifying the farm: First came solar, then a battery, and then an EV
Sally Hunter and her family decided to electrify their home and farm in north west NSW. The biggest saving came from trading in the Toyota Landcruiser for an EV.
Smart EV charging won’t hurt the grid – and could be vital in shift to renewables: study
A report from Melbourne University has looked into the potential benefits to the grid – as well as possible downsides – of the EV transition.
Will the EV battery recycling industry be ready for millions of end-of-life batteries?
Collecting and ultimately recycling EV batteries as they leave the roads is imperative from both an environmental and health perspective. Is there enough capacity?