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Riz Akhtar

Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

Tesla and EV communities drive big lift in WA electric car sales

Tesla Model 3 at Karrinyup Supercharger, WA. Supplied

Western Australia EV uptake shifts gears in 2022, with market leader Tesla seeing a significant increase, supported by active community groups.

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BMW promises to use green aluminum for wheels from 2024

German automaker BMW plans to start using aluminum produced with 100% green power for wheels of its BMW and Mini brands.

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Electric Cannonball: Two e-motorcycles take on US cross country challenge

Two electric motorcycles will tackle the American Cannonball cross-country record in the inaugural Charging Across America Challenge.

BMW’s first-ever iX, which launched in Australia late last year.

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BMW’s iX3 and iX electric SUVs: Cherishing the past and painting the future

BMW offers edible seaweed and a taste of the future with their new electric SUVs - the iX3 and iX, its first all electric model.

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Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses

Queensland adds 30 new zero emissions buses to the state's fleet and launches Australia's first 100% electric bus depot, powered by renewables.

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When sparks fly: Ioniq 5 charges up a Harley Livewire with V2L

What happens when an electric Harley Livewire motor plugs into a Hyundai Ioniq 5, taking advantage of the electric SUV's "vehicle to load" technology.