Electric vehicles are very good for business, and the economy
New study shows electrification of light vehicles over next 10 years would be a potent catalyst for economic growth, with many side benefits.
Tasmania charges ahead with first ultra-rapid electric car charger
The first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger opens in Tasmania, at northern city of Launceston in Kings Meadow.
South Australia cleans up with first all-electric garbage truck
First all-electric kerbside garbage collection truck now operating in South Australia, as part of a fleet replacement program for metropolitan Adelaide.
Tesla Model 3 completes round-Australia trip, and the photos are stunning
Another electric car owner demonstrates the ease with which Australia's vast distances can be driven, while painting not only the beauty of our wide outback landscapes, but also of his vehicle - a Tesla Model 3.
Red Energy to offer free weekend charging to EV owners
Electricity retailer Red Energy launches exclusive offer to EV owners - free charging in middle of the day at weekends.
Tesla tells first Model Y customers that 5-seater deliveries “coming soon”
Tesla tells customers of impending delivery of Model Ys, but only five-seater models as seven-seater customers will have to wait until 2021.
Electric cars may be able to support Australia’s grid by end of 2020
By end of 2020 Australians may be able to transport and sell energy using electric cars, transforming the humble runabout into a virtual power station.
Volvo’s Polestar challenges Mad Max future with “serene” new EV concept
Polestar eschews the "Mad Max" designs of some electric concepts, and opts instead for "avant-garde" luxury.
First Australian-built electric aircraft prepare for take off
Entrepreneurial Adelaide company Eyre to There Aviation plans to be Australia’s first manufacturer of electric aircraft after signing an agreement with European designer.
World’s biggest electric dump truck to start testing in Africa
Anglo American, ENGIE, and Williams Advanced Engineering to begin testing the world’s largest hydrogen-powered mine haul truck, a 290-tonne behemoth with a high voltage battery system.