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Hot spot for EV growth? Australia bucks global electric car sale trends in first quarter of 2024

Hot spot for EV growth? Australia bucks global electric car sale trends in first quarter of 2024

Australia’s EV sales showcase leading brands having greater success in local market thanks to buoyant demand.
Won’t tow your boat? Tesla’s Cybertruck tows a 5-tonne caterpillar digger

Won’t tow your boat? Tesla’s Cybertruck tows a 5-tonne caterpillar digger

A Tesla Cybertruck owner tows a 5-tonne Caterpillar skid steer loader, without missing a beat.
Fossil fuel backers still arguing hydrogen has advantage over batteries for transport

Fossil fuel backers still arguing hydrogen has advantage over batteries for transport

Fossil fuel backed consortium still claiming hydrogen has an advantage over battery electric in transport. We dug deep to see what was behind the claim.
Fish and chip charger jettisoned as first electric truck prepares to do big lap of Australia

Fish and chip charger jettisoned as first electric truck prepares to do big lap of Australia

Perth engineer is preparing two electric trucks to do the big lap of Australia. One of them is an adapted Hyundai Mighty, now ready to do the trip without the fish and chip charger.
The anti-EV brigade are pushing plug-in hybrids. But electric is still the future

The anti-EV brigade are pushing plug-in hybrids. But electric is still the future

US media is desperately pushing plug in hybrids, even though they cannot deliver the same climate benefits, or savings to consumers.
Electric cars and trucks can slash Australia’s $60 billion fossil fuel import bill

Electric cars and trucks can slash Australia’s $60 billion fossil fuel import bill

Australians pay over $60 billion a year to import petroleum products, and tens of billions more for storing, distributing and selling them. Electric transport and sensible urban planning can reduce that.
Autonomous EV saves man: Tesla Model Y drives heart attack victim 20 kms to hospital

Autonomous EV saves man: Tesla Model Y drives heart attack victim 20 kms to hospital

The benefits for autonomous taxis go well beyond just commuting. Autonomy can take over during health emergencies and give people with disabilities a new sense of freedom.
Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia

Orders open soon for first right-hand drive Ford F150 Lightning electric utes in Australia

The first Ford F150 Lightning electric utes are soon to be offered for sale in Australia, and its performance is sure to convert diehard diesel powered Ranger and Hilux fans.