Climate Change Authority says sales of new fossil cars should be banned by 2040, calls for more incentives to encourage EVs, and for residential solar scheme o include home chargers.
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Greenpeace accuses Toyota of using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars
Greenpeace says Toyota is using Australia as dumping ground for its dirtiest cars, because of the lack of fuel efficiency standards that the Japanese car giant has fiercely opposed.
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“You can’t just drive up:” CSIRO launches hydrogen refuelling station
The $2.5 million hydrogen fast refuelling station can refuel cars in as little as six minute, but only has the capacity to refuel 10 cars a day.
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Australian EV fleet management start-up lands Evenergi $US10 million in US funding
Australian electric fleet managing software company Evenergi has announced $US10 million in funding through US investor Aligned Climate Capital.
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Rental giant Hertz hits brake on EV mega plans due to repair issues and price cuts
Hertz has slowed down its big electric vehicle (EV) plans, with the company citing higher damage repair costs and Tesla price cuts affecting the cars’ value.
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Kia strikes deal to re-use and recycle EV batteries, offering second life in cars or the grid
Kia Australia has partnered with battery replacement company Infinitev to better reuse, repurpose and recycle electric vehicle batteries in Australia
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“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments
Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues.
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Solar powered “Supernova” EV charger opened at HQ of car industry lobby
A solar-powered electric vehicle charger has been opened at the headquarters of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW) in Sydney.
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Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia
Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport.
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“More trouble getting mobile reception than charging”: From Sydney to Uluru in BYD Atto 3
Sydney couple drive BYD Atto 3 to Uluru and say getting a mobile connection was harder than finding a place to charge.
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