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My 78yo brother was so impressed by our Nissan electric van he went out and bought his own EV

My 78yo brother was so impressed by our Nissan electric van he went out and bought his own EV

We bought a secondhand electric van, and everyone is impressed – including the grandkids and even our climate skeptic cousins.
The Driven Podcast: Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend

The Driven Podcast: Bill Shorten on his new Tesla, and what it did to his weekend

Bill Shorten may no longer be leader of the Labor Party, but he does own a Tesla, becoming the first federal MP to go electric as part of his parliamentary package. Did it ruin his weekend?
Tesla may be on cusp of unveiling new budget-priced EV

Tesla may be on cusp of unveiling new budget-priced EV

Tesla China executive says new EV designed and made in Shanghai will be on roads soon. It may be revealed at upcoming China auto show.
Mazda MX-30 road test: A triumph of style over efficiency

Mazda MX-30 road test: A triumph of style over efficiency

The Mazda MX-30 is a beautiful all-electric “CUV”, but it’s the range that is the killer at this price.
Lynk & Co to join Australia EV market, with focus on younger buyers and subscriptions

Lynk & Co to join Australia EV market, with focus on younger buyers and subscriptions

Another disruptive EV brand, Lynk & Co, targeting Australia with eye on new generation of drivers, and new ownership models.
VW unveils ID.5 and GTX electric SUVs, but no immediate plans for Australia

VW unveils ID.5 and GTX electric SUVs, but no immediate plans for Australia

VW unveils ID.5, the flagship of its new electric range, but there are no plans to bring it to Australia anytime soon because of the lack of emission standards.
The top ten electric vehicle myths that need to be debunked

The top ten electric vehicle myths that need to be debunked

It is amazing how persistent some EV Urban Myths are – on range, batteries, towing, fires, emissions and the grid. I’ve chosen the 10 worst to debunk.
Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Scott Morrison’s half-hearted U-turn on electric vehicles

Without the vision to invest in electric vehicles and transport technology, Australia is setting up its young people for a very limited future.