Federal MPs to ride in Tesla Model 3 and Hyundai electric cars in Comcar trial
The Comcar fleet has chosen a Tesla Model 3 and a Hyundai Ioniq in a two-year trial to "assess viability".
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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.
First “future fuel” funds to offer $16.5m to remove fast charger “black spots”
ARENA opens up applications for $16.5 million in grants to support the deployment of new rapid charging infrastructure across Australia.
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EVs smash petrol cars on emissions, even with a coal-powered grid
Study shows switching to 100 per cent battery EVs will slash greenhouse gas emissions, even in a coal-dominated grid. With more renewables, the savings are huge.
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Nearly 40 pct of German motorists will not buy e-car ‘under any circumstances’ – survey
Many Germans remain deeply sceptical about electric cars. Thirty-nine percent of drivers say they "will not buy an electric car under any circumstances."
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“A tax for the future, not for now”: Voters rally against EV tax
Online rally says road user taxes proposed by Victoria, South Australia and NSW is wrong policy, and focus should be on incentives.
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Angus Taylor’s electric vehicle emissions claims “fundamentally flawed,” says expert
Transport expert says the emissions calculations used by Angus Taylor to justify his "do nothing" EV strategy are "fundamentally wrong."
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