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Electric air taxi hopeful wants to be in the sky in time for Brisbane Olympics
US-based Wisk Aero signs MoU with the federal aviation services operator to work out how to introduce uncrewed electric air taxis to Australian airspace in time for Brisbane Olympics.
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“Is that it?” Musk’s Robo-show leaves even the tech-bro hopefuls nonplussed
Investors and tech-bro enthusiasts were waiting for big things from Elon Musk’s robo-show last week, but were left disappointed by a complete lack of detail. “Is that it?” asked one leading analyst.
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“No steering wheels, no pedals:” Tesla unveils two new EVs from the future
Tesla finally unveils the prototype of its robotaxi with no steering wheels or pedals, and introduced the Tesla robovan as an added surprise. But not everyone is convinced.
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Toyota pitches another $US500 million into US electric air taxi company
Toyota invests another $US500 million ($A740 million) into Californian company Joby Aviation to to support the company’s development of electric air taxis.
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Faraday Future launches second brand with promises of more affordable EVs
American electric vehicle start-up Faraday has launched Faraday X, a second brand that has already teased two more affordable EVs.
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India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in
India is an incredibly responsive and innovative electric vehicle market – and it could be vital to help Australia avoid over-reliance on China and attendant strategic risks.
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Going back to diesel: Regions needs big electric utes and concessions to make switch to EVs
Inquiry told lack of options for affordable big electric utes and ongoing incentives means people in regions will “go back to diesel.”
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“Not useful:” Electric air taxis an option for wealthy, but won’t save emissions or time
Report finds eVTOLs might be an option for the wealthiest in society, and are often touted as sustainable, fast and cheap. But the actual benefits are very limited.
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“Done their bit:” How the ‘rebound effect” could eat away at green gains from EVs
EV owners, feeling they’ve “done their bit”, may justify using vehicle more often. Or they might switch from public transport.
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VW reveals pricing of ID. Buzz due to land in Australia before Christmas
German automotive giant says the ID. Buzz will go on sale before Christmas, and below the threshold for Luxury Car Tax.
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Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla
Canada imposes 100% tariff on EVs made in China, including from Tesla and BYD, citing deliberate attempts to overproduce and poor environmental and labour standards.
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Some short term fixes to grid constraints that are putting brakes on EV charger rollout
The rollout of public EV charging infrastructure across Australia is more than a year behind what is necessary for the number of EVs. Some blame grid constraints, but there are other options.