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Beyond electric cars: how electric trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change

Electrification can work for almost all transport options, and there will soon be no need to burn petrol and diesel in an internal combustion engine.

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Most drivers want an EV in the next few years with V2L or V2G

Eight out of 10 Australian drivers plan to buy an electric vehicle "within the next few years", and want their car to be a battery-on-wheels.

The Victorian government will add 400 new zero emissions vehicles to its fleet. (Photo credit: Canva).

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Victoria to add 400 zero emissions vehicles to government fleet

The Victorian government will add 400 zero emissions vehicles to its own fleet, committing $15 million in its forthcoming state budget.

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Why Australia could become an electric vehicle manufacturing powerhouse

Australia has the competitive advantage necessary to become a leading global EV maker, but it will need a supportive federal government.

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EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky

Electric cars are dramatically less likely to catch fire than other vehicles, while hybrids are the worst, new analysis has found.

The MINI Cooper SE Electric Collection. Source: BMW

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Charged up, ready to go! How it is to buy an electric car these days

Even if you work in the EV industry it is an entirely different experience to find, register, and operate an electric vehicle in practice - and a reality check.

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