What Car awards highest accolade to an EV – for the third year in a row
EVs collected a swag of awards at this year's What Car? event, including top gong. What a pity so many of the winners are not available on Australian shores.
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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.
ACT swaps out diesel ride-on mowers for electric, after trial shows they’re up to the job
ACT government to use electric ride-on lawn mowers to manage the upkeep of public grassed areas in suburbs, open spaces and arterial roadways.
BYD releases owner manual for lowest cost EV in Australia, indicating deliveries are close
BYD's Dolphin electric hatchback owner's manual becomes available with first deliveries likely to be not too far behind it.
Germany wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels, doubts EVs will win zero emissions race
Germany says race for drive train of the future is wide open, and it wants tax breaks for synthetic fuels for internal combustion engine cars.
Scania unveils “wild and crazy” solar-powered truck project
Scania is working on a solar-powered truck, but even the project’s manager admits the need for new hardware and software makes it “a little bit of a wild and crazy idea”.
“Reckless:” BMW chief says focus on EVs leaves Europe open to blackmail
BMW CEO Oliver Zipse said that Europe is leaving itself open to blackmail from resource suppliers by betting on electric mobility alone.
Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles
Legacy car makers, led by Toyota, are pushing for a slow switch to EVs as as they continue to place bets on hybrid and hydrogen fuel cell cars.
Tesla unveils long awaited Model 3 upgrade: It’s got buttons, and it costs more
Tesla has finally unveiled its upgraded Model 3 electric sedan - the long awaited result of Project Highland - that features significant changes to its exterior and the interior layout.
Kia EV5 lands in China with surprisingly low, affordable price for small electric SUV
Kia's upcoming electric EV5 SUV will undercut the Model Y, offering value for money in first market of its launch.
Motoring club rolls out first ‘ultra-rapid’ 200 kW EV charger in South Australia
RAA opens the first of its 200kW ultra rapid EV charging sites in South Australia as the roll out of the state network gathers pace.