Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

Electric vehicles can steer world clear of oil price shock twice as bad as the 1970s: Birol

IEA chief says Iran conflict is making a much bigger hole in global oil supplies than in 1970s, but the rise of EVs means, this time, the world can weather the storm.

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The new, new EV buyer in Australia is emerging, and sub $30,000 electric cars are on their way

Australia is late to the Early Majority EV party, so in the next 12 months expect to see a slew of new cars under $30k with marketing strategies aimed at making BEVs cool.

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Global EV sales to hit 20 million in 2025, as prices hit parity in key markets

EV sales expected to jump in 2025 to more than 20 million, with price parity reached in key markets, particularly in China and south-east Asia.

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What the Red Sea crisis could mean for the EV industry and the planet

Political tensions, pandemics and even stuck ships can turn the EV industry on its head overnight. So how will the recent Red Sea attacks impact the market?

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EVs dominate UK Car of the Year shortlist – but which models are available in Australia?

As a right-hand drive, English speaking market the UK is a good bellwether for Australian auto trends. And according to WhatCar?, it's all about BEVs.

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Will surging diesel fuel prices drive an exodus to electric?

Australian diesel prices have doubled in two years and look likely to go higher. Could this signal the tipping point for electric utes, SUVs, vans and trucks?

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Sales jump, but industry warns Australia still an “afterthought” for EV makers

Australia’s peak electric vehicle body again calls for vehicle emissions standards, as EV sales leap, but still lag well behind other key markets.

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Canoo lands agreement to supply 3,000 electric vans to Zeeba

Californian EV start-up Canoo staves off bankruptcy with a supply agreement to provide up to 5,450 electric vehicles to fleet leasing provider Zeeba.

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Stellantis shores up EV strategy with pact to buy Australian nickel and cobalt

Global automaker inks MoU to buy nickel and cobalt from a yet-to-be-developed mine in Western Australia, as it looks to ramp up EV production.

Industry minister Ed Husic, prime minister Anthony Albanese and climate and energy minister Chris Bowen inspect a Nissan Leaf in Sydney. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

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Bowen pushes “robust” vehicle fuel efficiency standards to boost supply of EVs

Albanese government launches consultation on National Electric Vehicle Strategy, as it moves to boost the affordability, supply and uptake of EVs in Australia.

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