EV ute roadshow heads to Canberra to ruin the weekend for MPs and Senators
Electric utes haven't been a part of the EV revolution. But that's about to change as Solar Citizens embark on series of tours including to the national capital.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Some US Tesla Model 3 customers will soon lose $US7,500 EV tax credit
Tesla has reportedly told its employees that it will lose the full $US7,500 credit on the Model 3 Standard Range variant because the batteries aren't made in US.
Want to pay $340 to fill up your tank? Germany’s absurd bid to prolong polluting vehicles
The German government is going to extraordinary lengths to protect its polluting automotive industry from the electric vehicle revolution.
Landmark study links traffic noise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Many studies have found health impacts of petrol and diesel car pollution are worse than thought. A new study finds noise pollution also causes big health problems.
“We’ll be back:” Fully Charged ruins 15,000 weekends as EV demand nears tipping point
The biggest EV show in the world promises to be back in Sydney in 2024 after big launch event, hinting at a tipping point for EVs in coming years.
Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year
The number of zero emission battery electric buses operating across Queensland’s network will more than double this year.
Macquarie spinoff targets electric utes and cars for fleets after FBT change
Macquarie spin-out Fleete and software company Evenergi strike partnership to take advantage of FBT changes that encourage switch to EVs.
Toyota could face $50 million “greenwashing” fine after referral to consumer watchdog
Car giant Toyota accused of misleading consumers on its electric vehicle transition efforts and referred to consumer watchdog.
Why my Tesla is deregistered: Victoria’s clumsy, discriminatory and stupid EV road tax
I’m resisting paying for a Robodebt-like assumption of mileage hypothecated from my historical travel distances when, in fact, my car was garaged and stationary.
Why Australia’s EV market is surging, with more affordable models on the way
After bumper first two months of 2023, EVs are all the rage and this year is about to get a whole lot better with affordable cars only around the corner.