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Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Electric car mavericks are taking on Tesla and Toyota

Emerging car brands including BYD, LDV and Polestar are challenging big automotive names, with experts saying the competition could bring down prices.

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

BYD aims to shake up car industry with 'maverick' store

Australia's second biggest electric vehicle brand is opening "megastores'' around the country to educate motorists about the next-generation technology.

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

Aussie invention could turn petrol cars into hybrids

A Melbourne university student has claimed the national James Dyson Award for his kit that could turn petrol cars into hybrid vehicles.

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MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

MG3 hatchback takes out 'cheapest car to run' title

A large SUV can cost almost twice as much as a compact car to run, while people movers and all-terrain vehicles are the most expensive, a new study shows.

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

Dan Murphy's charging deal to top up electric vehicles

One of Australia's largest liquor store chains will see more electric car chargers outside its stores after extending its deal with Evie Networks.

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

'Fun to drive': more Aussie drivers going electric

The number of Australians driving electric cars has doubled in the last year but experts say more work is needed to catch up to progress overseas.

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Camera glitch leaves drivers incorrectly suspended

Queensland's transport minister has ordered an urgent review after a phone and seatbelt camera scheme left nearly 2000 drivers incorrectly fined or suspended.

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Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Local councils urged to drive electric cars, trucks

Battery-powered garbage trucks and electric cars are among the vehicles being shown to local government leaders ahead of World EV Day.

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Why electric car owners may be paid to plug into solar

Queensland university research will investigate whether electric vehicle owners can be enticed to recharge their vehicles during peak renewable energy hours.

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australia smashes new vehicle sales record in August

Australian motorists have broken records after buying more than 109,000 new vehicles last month, with SUVs and ute sales leading the charge.

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Sparks to fly in the battle to boost electric vehicles

Car makers and green groups agree Australia needs new laws to get more electric cars in the country but they disagree on what those laws should feature.

Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

Tesla upgrades its cheapest electric car in Australia

A bonus touchscreen, better lighting and new shape: Tesla has unveiled upgrades for its Model 3 vehicle in a move that could drive more electric sales.

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota to test electric ute, delays first electric car

Toyota's first electric car will not arrive in Australia until next year but the popular brand says it is working on other green vehicles.

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Tesla reveals plans to 'Supercharge' Australian EV use

Australia's leading electric vehicle brand will open almost half of its charging network to vehicles from other brands in a bid to boost the market.

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Ampol reveals plans to build hydrogen service stations

The company behind Australia's largest network of service stations has partnered with a US firm to offer hydrogen refuelling facilities.

Trial to examine driving with medicinal cannabis risks

The Victorian government will have an 18-month closed track trial to investigate road safety risks associated with the use of medicinal cannabis.

Ending rebates early could put electric cars in reverse

If NSW puts the brakes on electric vehicle subsidies, it could slow down Australia's progress on cutting transport emissions, experts warn.

'Overwhelming' support for law to boost electric cars

Motorists want action to bring more electric cars to Australia, a consultation shows, but a battle is brewing over how fast changes happen.

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CBA sees electric vehicle loans more than triple

Electric car loans are at an all-time high, with one major bank reporting a 235 per cent increase in low-emission vehicles during the last financial year.

ACT, Volvo reveal Australia's first electric fire truck

Quiet and thoroughly modern, the first electric fire and rescue truck in the country - one of several on order for the ACT - has been unveiled in Brisbane.

Distraction still deadly behind wheel of driverless car

Research on distracted motorists behind the wheel of an autonomous vehicle shows road regulators should impose strict limits to avoid accidents, academics say.

Premier warns he could unplug electric car subsidies

A $3000 rebate on new electric vehicle purchases in NSW is under review after treasury estimates found they could be pushing up prices.

Hydrogen policy revamp needed to cut truck pollution

Australia needs more hydrogen refuelling stations, central production facilities and more ways to transport the fuel to cut transport emissions, a study says.

More older Aussie drivers should go electric, 95yo says

A man who could be Australia's oldest electric vehicle owner says more mature drivers should put battery-powered vehicles to the test.

Call for more electric utes, chargers in regional towns

Australia needs policy changes, more vehicle chargers and a bigger focus on regional areas to catch up to progress in low-emissions transport.

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