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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.

Deakin University team wins global prize for sodium batteries for low cost transport

Team of Deakin University researchers take out global business award, for plan to deploy innovative sodium batteries to electrify Indonesian transport.

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Amazon gives first glimpse of its Rivian electric vans

Amazon gives world first glimpse of all-electric, zero emissions van it has designed and built with Michigan-based EV startup Rivian.

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Hyundai issues Kona EV recall in US and South Korea to investigate fire risk

Kona EV recalls issued in South Korea and US – but not yet in Australia – to investigate the possible cause of a spate of battery fires.

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Tesla co-founder Straubel sets ambitious EV battery recycling goals

Tesla co-founder JB Straubel has plans to build his new venture Redwood Materials into world's top battery recycling company, as well as a leader in battery materials.

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Tesla Model 3 cost of ownership significantly less than rival BMW 330i

Modelling shows drivers can save significant amounts of money owning an electric car compared to their fossil-fuelled rivals.

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MG says Australia pre-orders for first electric car close early after strong demand

Interest in MG ZS EV so great that pre-orders close ahead of launch, the Chinese car maker said on Friday.

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Musk weighs in on Waymo versus Tesla autonomous driving

Tesla and Waymo roll out competing technologies for autonomous driving, a sector tipped to be worth $9 trillion by the end of the decade.

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New version of Mitsubishi Outlander plug-in hybrid includes two-way charging

Mitsubishi announces pricing and specifications for 2021 Outlander plug-in hybrid, including mid-range GSR variant, and introduction of bidirectional charging capabilities.