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Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer

Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer

Australia is one step closer to legislating fuel efficiency standards with new details released over the weekend.
How to spot the most efficient electric vehicle, and the least efficient

How to spot the most efficient electric vehicle, and the least efficient

Survey of most efficient EVs deliver surprising results in Australia, but they all deliver big savings over ICE cars.
EVs are 40 pct less polluting than ICE cars, and will be even cleaner by 2030

EVs are 40 pct less polluting than ICE cars, and will be even cleaner by 2030

Today’s electric cars already have a far lower lifecycle climate footprint than ICE cars, and in the future will also perform better on particulate matter pollution, rain acidification and ozone depletion
BYD releases images of its upcoming Yuan Up electric SUV

BYD releases images of its upcoming Yuan Up electric SUV

BYD has officially released images of its upcoming small electric SUV, teasing what’s to come.
“Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

“Big Win:” Australia finally unveils New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

The federal government will introduce its New Vehicle Emissions Standard by 1 January 2025, but will be consulting on the final design for another month
The global state of EVs: Nat Bullard publishes kaleidoscope of fascinating data

The global state of EVs: Nat Bullard publishes kaleidoscope of fascinating data

Climate and clean tech researcher Nat Bullard has published his annual decarbonisation presentation including fascinating charts on EV battery manufacturing, EV uptake and global EV public charging capacity.
Tesla adds a splash of silver and upgraded cameras to Model Y

Tesla adds a splash of silver and upgraded cameras to Model Y

Tesla is now adding upgraded hardware and a rare new paint colour to its best-selling car, Australian delivered vehicles likely to follow.
China’s GAC Aion lands EVs in a new right hand market

China’s GAC Aion lands EVs in a new right hand market

Another major Chinese EV brand is landing EVs into a new right-hand-drive market with expansion in full swing – Is Australia on the cards too?