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Michael Mazengarb

Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.

Origin rolls out 150 EV smart chargers to customers in trial of future grid

ev all electric vehicle charging MIT plug car - optimised

Origin Energy gets ARENA support for 'smart charger' trial, to allow energy companies to remotely monitor and optimise EV charging.

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Daimler makes plans with CATL for 700km electric Mercedes

Daimler strengthens partnership with Chinese battery maker CATL with plans to launch Mercedes-Benz EQS in 2021 with more than 700km driving range.

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

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Which cars does Whatcar? say are the best electric cars?

UK's Whatcar? has announced the winners of its very first electric car awards, five of which you can buy right now in Australia.

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Joe Biden says electric cars are future of auto industry, and Corvette Stingrays

Biden says EVs are future for US auto industry, and the Corvette Stringray-driving presidential candidate hopes to drive an electric version of his favourite car.

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Applications for German government’s electric vehicle bonus soar to record level

Number of applications for Germany's e-car purchase premium reach record level.

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ACT government’s 20-vehicle hydrogen fleet grounded due to Covid difficulties

Covid-19 movement restrictions delays deployment of ACT's new 20-strong hydrogen fuel cell car fleet.

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EV incentives needed to meet voluntary auto emissions standards

Even Australia's weak voluntary auto emissions targets will require the federal government to change its stance on incentivising electric vehicle uptake, says expert.