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Trump and Musk pull plug on national EV network as they wage war on other people’s EVs
The new US administration is to pull the plug on an existing network of 8,000 EV charging ports across the country in the latest decision that favours Elon Musk’s Tesla business.
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Between an EV rock star, and a very hard place to charge
I have been judgy of friends who haven’t bought a full EV when they changed cars, and I confess to hating hybrids. But my recent charger experience has tested my faith.
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The eye-catching new EV models to expect in Australia in 2025
What are some of the new and exciting EV models we can expect in Australia this year that are worth keeping an eye on. Includes Tesla, Geely, Kia, XPeng, LDV, BYD.
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How I discovered my great-great-grandfather started one of first EV companies a century ago
Thanks to two British researchers, my family recently uncovered the incredible history of William Bleakley and how he played a key role in the early development of electric vehicles.
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“We can make lighter batteries:” Australia start-up gets funding for new facility
An Australian start-up promising lighter batteries and longer range from sulphur-based chemistries lands ARENA funding for a new production facility.
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Low income and frontline workers to access cut price loans in new bid to boost EV sales
Low income households and frontline workers – such as police, health professionals and teachers – will get access to $150 million of low cost loans to help remove barriers to EV ownership.
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Litchfield national park in the Top End: Range-perfect for EV tripping
You can enjoy the stunning Litchfield national park in your EV with absolutely no cause for range or any other anxiety the popular media currently attributes to electric driving.
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Cities are trying to cut down on cars. Some states are standing in their way
Shifting to electric vehicles will greatly reduce transport emissions, but it won’t eliminate them; car use also needs to fall.
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“World’s least surprising news” as Andrew Forrest-linked hydrogen flight hopeful goes bust
US based company promising hydrogen-powered flight – and once touted as a partner to Andrew Forrest – crashes out of contention after failing to secure funds to carry on.
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A tale of two remote off-grid EV fast chargers: The wondering and the woeful
Having a diesel generator start up and blow smoke through a Roadhouse is not a good look for NRMA’s new remote standalone charging stations. They have to do better.
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More greenwash? Mitsubishi promises “electrified” future, but vague on EVs
Japanese automakers refer to petrol powered hybrid vehicles as “electrified powertrains”. In a world with plenty of pure battery electric vehicles available, are hybrids just greenwash?
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“Madmen fuelling the madness:” UN chief demands end to fossil fuel advertising
UN chief Antonio Guterres calls out fossil fuel industries as “godfathers of chaos” for their efforts to sabotage the world’s actions on climate, and calls for fossil fuel advertising ban.