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Plunging battery prices will deliver cost parity for EVs by 2025, says Goldman Sachs

Plunging battery prices will deliver cost parity for EVs by 2025, says Goldman Sachs

Goldman Sachs says battery prices are falling faster than expected and should deliver total cost of ownership parity for EVs by 2025.
Australian fossil car drivers ditch road trips, consider electric, as fuel costs soar

Australian fossil car drivers ditch road trips, consider electric, as fuel costs soar

Most Australian motorists are driving less, ditching road trips and considering switching to an electric car to avoid rising fuel costs, according to new research.
Australian firm joins Polestar quest to build ultimate green machine

Australian firm joins Polestar quest to build ultimate green machine

An Australian battery materials company will work with Swedish car brand Polestar to create the world’s first climate neutral car by the end of the decade. 
Norway begins long farewell to fossil cars, and Australia still has a lot to learn

Norway begins long farewell to fossil cars, and Australia still has a lot to learn

Norway’s ban on fossil cars will take effect in a little more than a year. How long will it take to reach a 100% battery electric vehicle fleet? And what can Australia learn from Norway’s journey.
New 2024 Tesla Model 3 spotted in Australia for first time

New 2024 Tesla Model 3 spotted in Australia for first time

A first of Tesla’s new 2024 Model 3 sedans has been spotted in Australia, in a Melbourne car park, hinting at the start of a series of showcases.
Vatican car fleet starts transition to all electric vehicles, courtesy of VW

Vatican car fleet starts transition to all electric vehicles, courtesy of VW

A total of nearly 40 Volkswagen EVs will be delivered to the Vatican starting at the beginning of 2024 including models from the ID.3, ID.4, and ID.5.
Range, charging, spare tyres: The big questions posed at a local EV Expo

Range, charging, spare tyres: The big questions posed at a local EV Expo

The town of Moruya has a population of just 4,500, but attracted more than 2,000 people to its EV Expo. Here are some of the most common questions put to EV owners.
Toyota carbon emissions soar, now more than Australia, as it seeks to slow EV uptake

Toyota carbon emissions soar, now more than Australia, as it seeks to slow EV uptake

Toyota’s reported carbon emissions soar after being forced to account for the use of the fossil fuel cars it makes.