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MG4 review: A deep dive into one of Australia’s lowest cost electric cars
The MG4 is a well built EV that is great fun to drive. Including V2L capability in a car that starts from under $40,000 should encourage all EV makers to follow suit. But there are some downsides.
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Fossil fuel backers still arguing hydrogen has advantage over batteries for transport
Fossil fuel backed consortium still claiming hydrogen has an advantage over battery electric in transport. We dug deep to see what was behind the claim.
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Fish and chip charger jettisoned as first electric truck prepares to do big lap of Australia
Perth engineer is preparing two electric trucks to do the big lap of Australia. One of them is an adapted Hyundai Mighty, now ready to do the trip without the fish and chip charger.
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Tesla and Hyundai advance plans to replace taxis with driverless EVs
Self-driving cars do not get drunk, they do not fall asleep, they do not get distracted by text messages.
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The anti-EV brigade are pushing plug-in hybrids. But electric is still the future
US media is desperately pushing plug in hybrids, even though they cannot deliver the same climate benefits, or savings to consumers.
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Price remains sticking point for most Australians as they consider EVs
University of Sydney research finds large number of drivers say they can’t afford to upgrade to an EV, while a minority just aren’t interested in making the switch.
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Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year
With EV sales at 90 per cent of the new car market, the number of electric cars on Norway roads s likely to overtake petrol cars within the next 12 months.
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Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest
Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars.
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Hyundai Ioniq 5 robotaxi passes “driver’s license test” in the US
Hyundai releases video showing its electric Ioniq 5 self-driving robotaxi successfully completing a process similar to that of a US driver’s license test.
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Australia seals deal on vehicle standards after softening rules for utes and 4WDs
Federal government softens rules for 4WDs and utes as it finally wins approval for new vehicle emissions standards from legacy car lobby.
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Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia
Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. In Australia, the EVC says the government should hold course.
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“Prosperity at stake:” EU needs Marshall Plan to survive “onslaught” of China EVs
Renault CEO Luca de Meo says Europe car makers under threat from the rapid rise of EV manufacturing in China, and bold and rapid action is needed to stand any chance of surviving.