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World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

A landmark study in California using real-word data has shown that increasing electric vehicle uptake leads to less air pollution and better public health.
Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

Europe’s good news for electric vehicles could be bad news for Australia unless the Australian government follows with strong EV policy.
1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes “rarest” car to be converted to fully electric

1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes “rarest” car to be converted to fully electric

A super rare classic Bentley has been given an all-electric makeover by EV conversion specialist Lunaz.
Volvo to start making electric trucks at Australia’s biggest vehicle factory in 2027

Volvo to start making electric trucks at Australia’s biggest vehicle factory in 2027

Volvo says that it will start making fully electric trucks in Australia from 2027, although numbers will be influenced by a change in design rules to allow wider vehicles.
Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week

Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week

Electric utes are finally making their way to Australia. Here’s a list of what is likely to be available.
Subaru issues a second recall for electric SUV due to risk wheels could fall off

Subaru issues a second recall for electric SUV due to risk wheels could fall off

Subaru of America has issued a second recall for the Solterra due to a fault in some of the electric SUVs that could cause the wheels to fall off.
Ford heads for exit from EV start-up Rivian after massive $10 billion write-down

Ford heads for exit from EV start-up Rivian after massive $10 billion write-down

American automotive icon sells a majority of its shares in Rivian after reporting a massive write-down on its investment in the EV-only start-up.
EV road tax – the “world’s worst EV policy” – to be heard in High Court this week

EV road tax – the “world’s worst EV policy” – to be heard in High Court this week

The future of the Victorian state EV road tax goes to the High Court of Australia in Canberra this week in what could be a landmark case for the industry.