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Questions galore and FUD-free zone at biggest gathering of EVs in Australia

Questions galore and FUD-free zone at biggest gathering of EVs in Australia

Nearly one hundred EVs gathered for a public show in Brisbane. There was no FUD, just a thirst for information and genuine curiosity from the public.
Our Model 3 has done 66,000kms in 2 years, and we’ve paid zero for “fuel”. But not for long

Our Model 3 has done 66,000kms in 2 years, and we’ve paid zero for “fuel”. But not for long

Our Tesla Model 3 has just turned 2. It’s clocked up 66,000kms and hasn’t paid a cent in fuel costs. But that may be about to end.
Heaven and hell? Caption this photo of EV charging in front of coal plant

Heaven and hell? Caption this photo of EV charging in front of coal plant

A Model 3 charges in front of the Yallourn brown coal power station in Victoria. Do you have a caption idea?
One-in-four new car sales in Europe are plug in electric vehicles

One-in-four new car sales in Europe are plug in electric vehicles

Australia might be leading the world on panels on rooftops, but when it comes to what’s in the driveway, Europe is streets ahead.
UK should look to EVs and batteries on wheels to avoid another gas crisis

UK should look to EVs and batteries on wheels to avoid another gas crisis

Electric vehicles, and their huge grid-connected batteries, could help prevent future crises and high prices.
British made electric double-decker bus shapes up in London

British made electric double-decker bus shapes up in London

British company Equipmake joins forces with Spanish coach-maker to produce a fully electric double-decker bus with “world-leading” range.
Swedish electric delivery van offers 400km range, including from solar roof

Swedish electric delivery van offers 400km range, including from solar roof

Swedish electric vehicle company Clean Motion unveils compact electric delivery van with a solar panel roof that can add 100km of range.
Gold miner looks to ditch diesel in W.A. battery electric vehicle trial

Gold miner looks to ditch diesel in W.A. battery electric vehicle trial

Less heat, less fumes and a six-minute battery swap option: Gold Fields to trial Sandvik BEVs, and may use them in all its Australian underground mines.