Wrong way, go back: a proposed new tax on electric vehicles is a bad idea
A road user tax on EVs would limit the economic, health and environmental benefits promised by electric vehicles which, together, far exceed any loss in fuel excise.
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Solar synthetic fuels won’t save the internal combustion engine
Cars will have to be powered by renewable electricity. The choice is whether to switch to electric motors and charge by plug, or to keep the internal combustion alive by filling it with liquid sunlight.
Some time soon, Australian EV owners may be able to sell power back to the grid
Energy market rule-maker flags moves to allow vehicle to grid charging from electric cars, and cites some interesting new trials.
“Best car I’ve ever driven”: NSW energy minister’s new car is Tesla Model 3
NSW energy and environment minister Matt Kean's new government car is a Tesla Model 3, and he believes he is the first minister in the country to have an EV.
Tesla battery offshoot backed by St Baker fund flags major cost breakthrough
Battery research company with links to Australia's St Baker Innovation Fund and Tesla has patented new single crystal cathode process that could dramatically cut cost of lithium-ion batteries.
Resurrected oil brand Ampol signs up for network of ultra-fast EV chargers
Evie Networks to open first 350kW ultra-fast electric vehicle charger of series planned with Ampol, as Caltex revives iconic fuel name retired 25 years ago in merger.
Battery Day: Why Tesla’s single crystal cathode is important
Tesla's "single crystal cathode" patent could be one of several to play key roles in more efficient and longer-lasting batteries, including the "million mile" battery.
Why it’s time to get moving on decarbonising transport
One of the simplest ways to reduce transport emissions (alongside things like walkability, cycling and reduced plane travel) is converting machines that run on the combustion of fossil fuels to machines that run on green electricity.
Hydrogen cars won’t overtake electric vehicles because they’re hampered by laws of science
Hydrogen has long been touted as the future for passenger cars but it struggles to compete with electric vehicles, a view reinforced by two recent pronouncements.
Tesla beats Toyota and Honda as Model 3 becomes top selling car in California
Tesla Model 3 becomes best selling car across all passenger segments in California, beating Toyota Camry and Corolla and Honda Civic and Accord, despite being rated in "near luxury" category.