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Electrifying utes and SUVs offers big benefits, research shows

Electrifying utes and SUVs offers big benefits, research shows

Driving an electric pickup truck – aka a ute – produces lower emissions than the most efficient gasoline model in most of the United States.
The Victoria electric vehicle road tax is emerging as a new Robodebt fiasco

The Victoria electric vehicle road tax is emerging as a new Robodebt fiasco

The implementation of Victoria’s “EV tax” has been a complete disaster, with multiple and idiotic debt notices issued – a bit like Robodebt.
Mini unveils all-electric Aceman crossover concept

Mini unveils all-electric Aceman crossover concept

Iconic brand Mini unveils all-electric crossover concept called Aceman which it says will shape the brand’s future models.
Sono releases new pricing, bigger battery and more range for Sono solar EV

Sono releases new pricing, bigger battery and more range for Sono solar EV

Sono Motors releases final pricing and specifications for production Sion solar electric car, and touts solar bus retrofit kit.
Major bus-makers eye electric bus manufacturing plant in Sydney

Major bus-makers eye electric bus manufacturing plant in Sydney

Trio of Australia’s busmakers explore development of battery electric bus manufacturing facility in Western Sydney.
Kia puts halo electric EV6 GT through local rough road paces

Kia puts halo electric EV6 GT through local rough road paces

Highly anticipated Kia EV6 GT lands in Australia to be put through paces for final local tuning.
Quarter chicken, free chips and EV charging: Red Rooster partners with Evie Networks

Quarter chicken, free chips and EV charging: Red Rooster partners with Evie Networks

Red Rooster partners with Evie Networks to roll out EV charging at its stores across the country, and offers free chips to EV drivers.
Australian winery readies to power cellar door with Nissan Leaf and V2H

Australian winery readies to power cellar door with Nissan Leaf and V2H

A Nissan Leaf and a leafy vineyard in South Australia mark a major shift in the relationship between cars and buildings in Australia.