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VW to kill off petrol and diesel combustion cars from 2026

VW to kill off petrol and diesel combustion cars from 2026

Volkswagen AG spells the end of the ICE age as it confirms it will not develop any more CO2 emitting vehicles starting from 2026.
Hyundai revises down official driving range for Kona Electric

Hyundai revises down official driving range for Kona Electric

Hyundai makes a correction to its officical driving range for both the 39kWh and 64kWh version of its Kona Electric compact SUV.
Turnbull expects lots of electric vehicles on road soon, including his own

Turnbull expects lots of electric vehicles on road soon, including his own

Former PM says he expects to see “very large” percentage of electric vehicles on Australia’s roads in “very near future”, and he will most likely be driving one of them.
This pure electric vehicle will explore Antarctica pollution-free

This pure electric vehicle will explore Antarctica pollution-free

French EV maker Venturi unveils specialised battery electric vehicle prototype designed to explore Antarctica without leaving a trace of pollution.
Is a battery electric vehicle safe in a flood?

Is a battery electric vehicle safe in a flood?

In the event of a flood, is it any more dangerous for an electric vehicle to be floating down the main street than an ICE car?
Progress: Government register recognises EVs in new “environmental vehicle” category

Progress: Government register recognises EVs in new “environmental vehicle” category

New Road Vehicle Standards Bill’s specialist and enthusiast category allows more choice for Aussie drivers and more access to affordable electric vehicles via used car imports.
Nissan advances vision to integrate electric cars with buildings and grids

Nissan advances vision to integrate electric cars with buildings and grids

Nissan announces plan to create “electric car ecosystem” that will allow sharing, supply and storage of energy using li-ion batteries in cars or in a “second-life”.
Bitten by electric Bug: It started with a 1964 VW Beetle EV conversion

Bitten by electric Bug: It started with a 1964 VW Beetle EV conversion

Scarcity of new and affordable EV models has seen some Australian enthusiasts take matters into their own hands. Conversions are a rapidly growing trend, and clean energy entrepreneur Nick Lake has got the bug.