“Very ambitious” car efficiency standards aim to lower emissions by 2028
Drivers will save about $1000 a year under proposed fuel efficiency standards set to slice emissions of Australia's new cars and utes by 60%.
MYOB update means up to 250,000 workers could get cheaper electric cars
More than 30 electric cars qualify for the discount, including models from Tesla, BYD, MG, Hyundai and Kia.
Queensland just became the best state to buy an EV in Australia
EV incentives are a mixed bag in Australia right now and vary from state to state. But Queensland just took the lead.
Tesla’s Full Self-Driving hits another road bump after massive EV recall
Tesla has temporarily halted the rollout of its 'Full Self-Driving' (FSD) beta amidst a safety recall that impacts thousands of cars.
New EVs under $45,000 are finally coming to Australia, but policy changes are still needed
Australian motorists have been promised more choice in EVs soon. So let’s take a look at the cars we might be driving in the next few years.
Ex-Atlassian execs to pump 1000 electric utes into Australian market
The first six electric HiLux prototypes have already been manufactured in Roev's Sunshine Coast-based micro-factory, while production plans will see hundreds more of the converted utes hit the road in the next 12 months.
The problem with Labor’s electric vehicle tax cut, and what it could do to better incentivise EV purchases
The Albanese government has introduced tax cuts to electric vehicles in its first sitting week, but this won’t help most Australians afford one.
Rivian and Tesla’s software enriched cars are breaking open the ownership model
Just like a mobile phone, a Rivian vehicle comes with multiple pre-installed systems — kind of like phone apps. They can be updated and upgraded as part of your Rivian subscription.
The easy, tax-free way Australia can cut the cost of electric vehicles
Introducing international-grade emissions standards would not require a tax and would not require a tax concession. It would merely require regulations of the kind in place elsewhere.
Apple’s electric cars, emojis at work, and should you ask about salary history?
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Top economists back government measures to boost uptake of electric cars
Australia’s top economists overwhelmingly back government measures to speed the transition to electric cars in order to meet emission reduction targets.
Australia’s trucking industry is making moves to go electric. Will everyday cars be next?
As electric vehicle researchers, we think swappable batteries could work well for trucking — but are perhaps less suitable for everyday electric cars.
