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Victoria’s Greater Shepparton City Council becomes latest local government to make switch to electric vehicles – at least partially – with purchase of two Nissan Leafs.
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Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?
Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.
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Elon Musk driving Tesla Cybertruck on public roads in LA
Elon Musk spotted out driving the Tesla Cybertruck prototype that was unveiled to the world in November.
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My electric motorcycle mea culpa
After seven years as an electric bike owner, I went out and bought a second hand petrol machine. Then I remembered there are 26 times as many parts in the fuel system.
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Hyundai to focus on autonomous and electric vehicles in $24 billion push
Hyundai commits $A24.5 billion into five year push to become top electric vehicle maker, with focus on future smart mobility technology including connected services and autonomous driving.
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EV battery costs, and emissions, fall dramatically as capacity increases
New reports show that the increased production of EV batteries has delivered a big cut in costs, and a halving of emissions involved in the process.
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GM and LG Chem announce joint battery venture worth $US2.3 billion
General Motors and LG Chem announce $US2.3 billion investment to mass produce electric vehicle batteries at new factory in Ohio.
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Electric Ford F-150 patent suggests lighter design that could lower prices
New Ford patent reveals the all-electric Ford F-150 could be made more cheaply than its fossil fuel stablemates through a new approach to battery placement and body structure.
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Model X beats Porsche Taycan, joins other Teslas with Euro five star safety rating
Tesla Model X receives maximum five star safety rating from European safety ratings body Euro NCAP, beating Porsche Taycan and with 98% for adult occupants which may earn it the title of "Best in Class".
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Hyundai’s 2020 Ioniq Electric review: Good range, good price, and great fun
The new 2020 Ioniq Electric has enough range at the right price, and is also fun to drive.
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