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Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030

Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030

Labor commits $6.7 billion to an unproven green hydrogen industry, but neglects help to electrify Australia’s transport sector which is projected to be the biggest source of emissions by 2030.
Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public

Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public

The EV Power Up program offers electricity at 8c per kilowatt hour, which Origin estimates could fill a Tesla Model Y for $4.60.
BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

Key specs and name of BYD’s upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top speed than the Seal.
Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world’s efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst.
Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America’s dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia.
BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform

BYD promises big gains, faster charging speeds, as it launches upgraded EV platform

BYD’s new EV platform with improved motors and charging speeds to arrive in Sea Lion 07 EV in weeks.
Lotus cuts nearly $50,000 off price of its first electric SUV, before deliveries begin

Lotus cuts nearly $50,000 off price of its first electric SUV, before deliveries begin

Lotus slashes prices of its Eletre SUV ahead of local deliveries, with nearly $50,000 coming off the base model.
Protest camp at Tesla’s Berlin factory draws in hundreds of activists critical of expansion plans

Protest camp at Tesla’s Berlin factory draws in hundreds of activists critical of expansion plans

Activists protesting against the expansion of Tesla’s Berlin factory have tried to enter the factory’s premises, leading to clashes with police and arrests.