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China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

A battle between clean tech and fossil dinosaurs? Insiders say China is poised to slap a 25 per cent tariff on imports of “large-engined” vehicles from the US and Europe.
Largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in Australia unveiled in NSW

Largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in Australia unveiled in NSW

NSW unveils what it says is the largest rollout of kerbside EV chargers in Australia, a day after announcing home battery rebates.
“It’s all about the money:” US town saves $80,000 a year by switching to electric police vehicles

“It’s all about the money:” US town saves $80,000 a year by switching to electric police vehicles

A small town has been switching its police vehicles to electric. Fuel costs are now just a tenth of what they were and switching all police cars in the US could save around $US1.6 billion per year.
Renault joins EV price war by slashing $10,000 off driveway price of Megane E-Tech

Renault joins EV price war by slashing $10,000 off driveway price of Megane E-Tech

Vive la competition! Renault joins EV price war by slashing price of Megane’s E-Tech
GWM Ora review: Is Australia’s most affordable EV worth the money?

GWM Ora review: Is Australia’s most affordable EV worth the money?

Despite price cuts from rival car makers, the GWM Ora remains Australia’s most affordable EV. Can it stand up to the competition?
Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

Huge US trade barrier on Chinese EVs means more could be destined for Australia

A 100% tariff on Chinese made electric vehicles sold in the US may be the last line of defence for America’s dinosaur fossil car makers and will likely result in more affordable models coming to Australia.
EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

EX30 first drive: Volvo releases its smallest, quickest and most coveted EV

The Volvo EX30 is poised to be the premium brand’s best-seller in Australia. We got a chance to drive it to see if it lives up to the hype.
EV Explainer: Charging your electric vehicle with excess solar power

EV Explainer: Charging your electric vehicle with excess solar power

The cleanest, cheapest and most convenient way to charge your EV is with your own rooftop solar. Here are some tips.