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Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia

Off-grid EV fast charging stations start to take shape in outback Australia

Good progress is being made on DC charging networks in more remote Australia, away from the main grids and powered mostly with solar and batteries.
UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

UK delays ban on petrol and diesel cars, but it won’t slow shift to electric vehicles

While the decision sends a confusing message, research suggests the shift to electric cars may now be unstoppable – regardless of what the government does.
Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5

Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5

Hyundai’s 2024 Ioniq 5 offering includes a new lower priced base model with a smaller battery and lower range.
Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” will undergo a trial to determine its viability.
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck Performance variant is “next-level”

Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck Performance variant is “next-level”

Musk drives the performance variant of the upcoming Cybertruck calling the utilitarian vehicle “next-level”.
NRMA begins billing for EV fast chargers this week, entire network within a month

NRMA begins billing for EV fast chargers this week, entire network within a month

After six years, the era of free-fast charging on the NRMA EV charging network is coming to an end, with billing systems to start rolling out this week.
Audi confirmed it will bring Q4 e-tron electric SUV to Australia in mid 2024

Audi confirmed it will bring Q4 e-tron electric SUV to Australia in mid 2024

Audi to bring its more affordable electric model to Australia in 2024.
Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines that car makers tell consumers, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims.