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Higher petrol prices hurt, but cutting fuel excise will slow transition to electric

Higher petrol prices hurt, but cutting fuel excise will slow transition to electric

Calls to cut the fuel excise in response to soaring petrol prices would not serve Australia’s economic and national interests in the longer term.
Ride-hailing rental start-up and Uber partner adds its first Tesla to the mix

Ride-hailing rental start-up and Uber partner adds its first Tesla to the mix

Australia’s largest supplier of hire vehicles to Uber announces first Tesla delivery – and “first of many” EVs to be added in coming months.
Three new electric ute models emerge as South Korea muscles in

Three new electric ute models emerge as South Korea muscles in

More electric ute plans unveiled, this time by South Korea car makers Kia and SsangYong.
How much does an electric semi-trailer really cost?

How much does an electric semi-trailer really cost?

Using some simple maths it quickly becomes clear that the economics of owning a battery electric semi are right up there with diesel.
Tesla hikes price of long range Model 3 and Model Y in US, China

Tesla hikes price of long range Model 3 and Model Y in US, China

Just as analysts warn that nickel shortages could cause EV prices to jump, Tesla raises prices of two long range variants in US and China.
An Australian family’s three month, 20,000km Tesla road and camping trip through US

An Australian family’s three month, 20,000km Tesla road and camping trip through US

Do EVs – specifically Teslas – work for road trips? Absolutely! They are more cost effective, better for the environment and more fun.
Why Russia’s invasion and surge in oil and metals prices is bad news for EVs

Why Russia’s invasion and surge in oil and metals prices is bad news for EVs

Surge in oil prices sparked by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is assumed to be good for electric vehicles. But it may not turn out that way.
How the world’s big three car markets fared on electric vehicles in 2021

How the world’s big three car markets fared on electric vehicles in 2021

A comparison of how the uptake of electric vehicles has fared in the three largest auto markets in the world.