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Landmark study links traffic noise to hypertension and cardiovascular disease
Many studies have found health impacts of petrol and diesel car pollution are worse than thought. A new study finds noise pollution also causes big health problems.
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Australians who’ve ordered Tesla Model S growing frustrated with wait times
Tesla has some very loyal fans in Australia but some who’ve ordered Model S cars are becoming a little frustrated over lengthy wait times and lack of communication.
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Top EVs we saw – and missed – at Fully Charged Live 2023 in Sydney
See what made it to Fully Charged Live and those EVs that didn’t. Some may even be on the way at the next show in 2024.
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Nissan plays catch up to Tesla on electric costs, but still punting on fossil drivetrains
Nissan promises 30 pct cost reductions for new drivetrains, but what’s really behind the language of terms like “electrified” and “e-Power”?
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“You’ve got to thump it:” First drive in a Model Y Performance EV
The Tesla Model Y Performance boasts spectacular acceleration for a SUV. Best results come from giving the pedal “a bit of a thump”, says one new owner.
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World-first study shows car pollution can dull human brains within hours
New study shows how diesel fuel exhaust can decrease the functional connectivity of a human brain – even after just two hours of exposure.
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Sydney to accelerate uptake of EVs, but will prioritise walking, cycling and public transport
Australia’s biggest city is looking to fast-track EVs – with EV chargers in all apartment blocks – and kick out fossil vehicles. But that’s only part of the solution.
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Electric utes: Shining the path towards a cheaper and cleaner future for regional Australia
Federal minister uses electric ute as prop to launch new report highlighting money and health benefits of strong fuel emissions policy.
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Mini to make limited edition of world first all electric convertible
BMW has unveiled what it is claiming is the world’s first convertible with a fully electric drive, the Mini Cooper SE Convertible.
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Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia
Europe’s good news for electric vehicles could be bad news for Australia unless the Australian government follows with strong EV policy.
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EV road tax – the “world’s worst EV policy” – to be heard in High Court this week
The future of the Victorian state EV road tax goes to the High Court of Australia in Canberra this week in what could be a landmark case for the industry.
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Why a shift to basing vehicle registration fees on emissions matters for Australia
Emissions-based registration fees are already in place in many other nations with much higher uptakes of electric vehicles. How could it help in Australia?