Electric ute trial gets thumbs up from network company’s petrol heads
Transgrid says trials of an LDV eT60 electric ute are even impressing the company's "petrol heads," including with more range than expected.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Time to go electric: Toyota faces shareholder revolt and calls for board shakeup
Shareholders demand Toyota accelerates its switch to electric and discloses its lobbying efforts – and how it is tracking on climate.
The Driven Podcast: NRMA to start charging for its chargers
NRMA Energy boss Carly Irving-Dolan on motoring groups plans to start billing for fast charging, reliability, and going off grid with new fast-chargers. Plus: News of the week.
Volvo EX30 small electric SUV coming to Australia – details revealed
Volvo releases details and pricing of its latest EV offering for Australia - the EX30 small luxury electric SUV.
Tesla Model 3 now has lower purchase price than Toyota Camry in California
Tesla rejigs supply chain to ensure entry level Model 3 qualifies for full IRA tax credit. Combined with California's own rebate a new Tesla now costs less than a base model Toyota Camry.
Debunking Mr Bean’s electric tropes: EVs are far better for the planet than ICE vehicles
Experts have debunked Rowan Atkinson's recent article claiming you should keep your old polluting petrol car rather than upgrade to an EV. The Mr Bean actor also thinks hydrogen and synthetic fuels are the future.
BYD posts record electric vehicle sales in May as it chases down Tesla
BYD had record month of EV sales in May, doubling its numbers year on year as it chases down Tesla as the biggest seller of electric vehicles.
Revamped Tesla Model 3 could be revealed as Musk visits Tesla’s Shanghai factory
Tesla could reveal it's much anticipated Model 3 refresh today when Elon Musk visits the Shanghai factory.
Musk visits China amid rumours Model 3 refresh production imminent
Elon Musk meets China Foreign Minister and CATL chairman and will visit Tesla's Shanghai factory amid speculation of Model 3 refresh production is about to start.
Electric light commercial vans: What’s available in Australia and what’s coming?
Electric vans are on the rise in Australia. We take a look at what's currently available and what's on the horizon, and why they make financial sense.