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Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Analysis by Australia’s biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version – as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar.
Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Without changes to Australia’s automotive industry, electric vehicles will make up just 13 pct of new car sales by 2026, 26 pct by 2030 and 51 pct by 2035.
End of the Ice Age: Lower costs strengthen case to get to 100 pct EV sales by 2035

End of the Ice Age: Lower costs strengthen case to get to 100 pct EV sales by 2035

Zero-emission cars should account for at least two-thirds of new car sales globally by 2030 and reach close to 100% of new sales by 2035.
Tesla shifts manufacturing focus to long awaited $25,000 EV in Shanghai

Tesla shifts manufacturing focus to long awaited $25,000 EV in Shanghai

Tesla is looking to expand manufacturing at its global export hub, the GigaShanghai plant, to build its next-gen and more affordable $US25,000 electric car.
Adelaide power company launches free public charger – but only when the sun shines

Adelaide power company launches free public charger – but only when the sun shines

Off-grid power company offers free EV charging to the public – but only when the sun shines.
Vestas using its first electric trucks at South Korean wind farm

Vestas using its first electric trucks at South Korean wind farm

Danish wind giant is using its first locally made electric trucks at a South Korea wind farm, adding to the Ford Lightning electric utes it is using in the US.
An “Airbnb” for charging EVs? How solar homes could cash in on switch to electric

An “Airbnb” for charging EVs? How solar homes could cash in on switch to electric

Online energy marketplace seeks to connect EV owners who do not have home charging facilities, and those who have rooftop solar and EV charging equipment but are not using the power during the day.
New Tesla Model 3 deliveries to begin in weeks for some order holders

New Tesla Model 3 deliveries to begin in weeks for some order holders

Deliveries for some lucky order holders of the newly refreshed Model 3 are looking likely in the coming weeks.