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Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia

Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport.
Tesla outlines why it thinks upgraded Model 3 will be more fun

Tesla outlines why it thinks upgraded Model 3 will be more fun

Tesla highlights why the new Model 3 is engineered to be more fun to drive and “the best model 3” so far.
Ombudsman says Victoria EV road tax a “dog’s breakfast” in damning assessment

Ombudsman says Victoria EV road tax a “dog’s breakfast” in damning assessment

Victorians who drive electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles are being slugged with unfair charges under a tax scheme the Greens say has been a “dog’s breakfast” from the start.
BYD holds “world’s biggest test drive”, attracts hundreds of orders for Atto 3

BYD holds “world’s biggest test drive”, attracts hundreds of orders for Atto 3

BYD shares highlights from a massive Australian EV test-drive event with more than 1400 taking an Atto 3 for a spin, and hundreds making an order.
Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

Largest electric underground mining truck begins trial at Australian gold mine

Faster, cleaner: Largest electric mining truck, with swappable 354kWh batteries, is being trialled at an Australian gold mine.
Cybertruck spotted reversing into a small garage for first time

Cybertruck spotted reversing into a small garage for first time

Tesla’s Cybertruck shows off how it reverses into tight spaces with the help of rear-wheel steering.
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.