The Driven

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EV News

How much is your clunker costing you? New car rating site lifts lid on emissions and fuel costs

Wondering just how inefficient your old ICE vehicle is? A new website lift lid on emissions and fuel costs, and it is not a pretty picture for Australia's most popular car company.

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RACQ sees EV cost parity by mid decade, electric leases already cheaper

Motoring group says vehicle efficiency standard needed to offer more choice, despite fact that EVs on novated leases are already cheaper, and cost parity will occur within a few years.

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Volkswagen quits car lobby group’s policy committee after Tesla, Polestar exits

Volkswagen has quit its role informing policy for Australia's peak automotive lobby in the latest protest against the group's stance on vehicle emission rules.

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Aussie start-up unveils battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar

An Australian company has unveiled a new battery electric luxury motorboat, with on-board solar, and plans to install a charging network in the country's marinas.

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First Volvo FH electric truck sold in Australia after road rules relaxed

Family-owned transport business takes delivery of Australia’s first Volvo FH electric prime mover, boasting a 540kWh battery pack and a range of up to 300 kms.