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Michael Mazengarb is a journalist with RenewEconomy, based in Sydney. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in the renewable energy sector for more than a decade.

NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars

Regional NSW set to become centre for all-electric flying car trials, with state government awarding almost $1 million to establish flying testing facility in Narromine.

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NSW Net Zero Plan lays out path for more electric vehicles

NSW Net Zero Plan looks to encourage car makers to give consumers greater choice of electric vehicles.

Model 3 Performance. Credit: Bridie Schmidt

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EV News

Tesla makes it into top 10 most popular car brands in NSW

New figures reveal Tesla is in top 10 most popular auto brands in NSW, while some European and Japanese mainstays saw dipping total registrations.

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NSW flags imminent release of EV strategy, as feds ignore electric in auto transition report

New plan to encourage NSW drivers to adopt electric vehicles to be released soon by the NSW Liberal government, while federal Coalition ignores EVs in new auto industry report.

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NSW government readies for driverless tech as opposition focuses on EVs

NSW state government hitches wagon to autonomous driving in lead-up to state election, while others focus more on zero emissions transport.

NSW independent MP Jeremy Buckingham with a Tesla Model S.

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NSW electric car targets not enough, say MP, EV Council

NSW independent MP Jeremy Buckingham wants to see higher EV targets, and EV Council CEO Behyad Jafari agrees more can be done – particularly in an election year.

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