Explainer: The checks you need to do when buying a second-hand electric vehicle
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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.
Australian cars may finally get clean fuel in first step to emission controls and switch to EVs
Federal Labor seeks feedback on changes to Australia's petrol quality, to pave the way for the long-awaited implementation of vehicle emissions standards.
Smart rolls out a slightly larger electric SUV
Smart is introducing another new city electric vehicle, this time a slightly larger SUV with sleek profile.
Newest Tesla Model S gets highest ever safety score from Euro NCAP
New Tesla Model S scores highest overall safety score of any vehicle ever tested by Euro NCAP under stricter testing 2022 protocol.Â
New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over
Clearly, Australia needs more affordable mid- and low-end electric vehicles. Here's a run down of what's available and what's coming.
Volvo partners with truck stop chain to develop heavy-duty EV charging network
Volvo is partnering with North American truck stop chain to roll out a network of chargers catering to medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.
Genesis unveils X Convertible concept EV
Genesis, the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai, unveils the third of its Genesis X Concept electric vehicles, the X Convertible in California.
Your ID please: VW tests and teases Australian market with its first EV, the ID.4
Car journos left a trail of burned rubber when testing the new VW electric ID.4, but that seemed to miss the point on what its first EV offering in Australia is all about.
Tesla announces the long-awaited Semi electric truck delivery event
Tesla about to make first deliveries of long awaited Tesla Semi, its electric truck. This time, unlike its passenger cars, it doesn't have first mover advantage.
“Locked out of market:” Why Australia trails the world in electric vehicle uptake
New BNEF report highlights how Australia trails the world in EV adoption, and consumers have access to just a fraction of the model choices available overseas.