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Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla

Australian battery company Magnis secures landmark deal to supply Tesla

Australian battery materials company Magnis secures landmark supply deal with electric vehicle maker Tesla.
World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours

New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan matches Model Y with record safety rating score

Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan matches Model Y with record safety rating score

Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric sedan receives record high score for adult safety in vehicle to vehicle crashes, matched only by Model Y.
Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport

Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport

Australia’s biggest city is looking to fast-track EVs – with EV chargers in all apartment blocks – and kick out fossil vehicles. But that’s only part of the solution.
Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia

Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia

Federal minister uses electric ute as prop to launch new report highlighting money and health benefits of strong fuel emissions policy.
Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy

Don’t stall now: Strong fuel standards must be at centre of national EV strategy

Australia’s EV strategy has the potential to reshape and modernise Australia’s transport system. If we get it right.
Tesla “recalls” more than 360,000 EVs due to regulator crash fears from Full Self-Driving

Tesla “recalls” more than 360,000 EVs due to regulator crash fears from Full Self-Driving

Tesla “recalls” more than 360,000 EVs after US safety regulator finds issue with Full Self-Driving (FSD) Beta software that it says could lead to accidents.
NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations

NSW introduces fines of up to $2,200 for “ICEing” electric vehicle charging stations

NSW introduces hefty fines for fossil fuel vehicles parked in EV charging bays, and for EV drivers who don’t move on, or go ballooning instead.