EV buildings grant program in NSW back on track after four month delay
The $10 million grants program faced some hurdles as government-required feasibility studies took longer than expected.
Ford and GM dial back electric plans as financial losses mount
Ford and GM have suffered setbacks to their electric ambitions, with GM again postponing production of two planned electric pickups, and Ford seeing huge financial losses and declining sales for EVs.
Hybrid cars can be nearly five times dirtier than battery electric cars, new report finds
Hybrid and plug in hybrid cars have more than twice the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of full battery electric cars in an average grid, but up to five times more emissions in a 100 pct renewable grid.
We compared land transport options for net zero. Hands down, electric rail is best
Two new papers find electric rail is hands down the land transport mode with the lowest emissions intensity for both passengers and freight.
BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch
BYD's next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads - a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute - hinting at what's to come from the brand.
Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles
Tesla announces its partnership with Zurich Australia along with plans to make insurance coverage available inside its app as it has done in some US states since 2019.
Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market
With limited options and lowering demand, LDV slashes prices on its electric ute to move remaining stock.
Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals
One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch.
Megawatt charging stations able to re-power electric trucks within regulatory rest breaks
New megawatt charging posts will make it possible to charge electric trucks for 4.5 hours of operation within the regulatory rest period, and with no additional waiting time.
Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road
Toyota is rolling out EV charging stations across its dealership network in Australia. It will mean that - for the moment - it will have more charging bays than actual EVs on the road.