Electric car tax cuts are fuelling demand and delays
Demand for electric vehicles is speeding up in Australia, fuelled by tax cuts, but one policy is putting the brakes on progress.
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EV boom! Electric car sales tipped to be led by Baby Boomer generation
Australians from older generations are most likely to buy new generation electric vehicles, according to a new study, that also found car costs are rising.
Electric and hybrid vehicles win new on-road discounts
Drivers who register electric or hybrid vehicles in the ACT will save hundreds of dollars each year in a scheme experts say should set the example.
Electric car charging gets a jolt but more spark needed
One of Australia's biggest electric vehicle fast-charging networks will expand into another state after signing a deal with a local council.
Grants to turbo charge electric car fleets
Funding for more than 1000 new electric vehicles has been announced in NSW, with ride-share and rental services set to upgrade their fleets.
Hydrogen versus electric buses in NSW test
A new public transport trial will test electric buses against hydrogen models to work out which technology will work best in regional Australia.
Electric Uber rides double in six months
Uber has revealed Australians are taking twice as many electric car rides as they were six months ago amid plans to design its own vehicles.
Elon Musk claims his tweets boost Tesla
Tesla boss Elon Musk has defended his social media use in a call with investors, saying more car brands should use Twitter to interest buyers.
L-plater who held child, phone convicted
A learner driver caught behind the wheel with a child in her lap and a mobile phone in her hand has been convicted but will avoid jail after pleading guilty.
Electric trucks to score power boost
Electric delivery trucks will be able to recharge at Australian petrol stations after a deal between a major energy provider and an Australian vehicle maker.
Why EV prices are finally turning a corner
Electric vehicle prices are coming down in what experts say is a new phase for the technology that will put thousands more of the cars on Australian roads.
Call to make caravan parks EV hotspots
Australia's caravan parks could become electric car hotspots, with an industry body proposing their use as a fast-charging network.
Big demand for electric utes in $1bn deal
Thousands of diesel utes will be converted to electric in a deal worth almost $1 billion which experts say underlines incredibly high demand in Australia.
More electric buses to hit Aussie roads
Another 17 electric buses are expected to hit Queensland roads this year in the latest commitment to zero-emissions public transport.
The problem with electric car road trips
The holiday season revealed a new speed bump for electric car drivers – long queues to recharge. But the record demand could help to pinpoint hot spots.
Call to accelerate electric car transition
The automotive industry is failing to move to electric vehicles fast enough to freeze climate change, a leading car executive has warned.
Driving electric car can save $800 a year
Nine out of 10 drivers would save money by switching to an electric vehicle, according to US university research, but some motorists could miss out.
Smart traffic system could prevent crashes
Technology to warn drivers about road hazards and potential accidents is under review in Australia and experts say it could pave the way for self-driving cars.
New concept car can change colour and talk
Futuristic cars that change colour, talk to you and promise world-class entertainment have been unveiled at the world's biggest tech show.
Futuristic electric cars steer tech expo
Innovative vehicles have been revealed at the Consumer Electronics Show, including cars that glow, those that charge from the sun and battery-powered utes.
Google Maps revamp for electric cars only
A high-definition upgrade to Google Maps will show more road details and help self-driving cars steer but it's only coming to selected electric cars.
Tesla cuts prices in electric car battle
Thousands of dollars have been cut from the price of Australia's two most popular electric vehicles as competition in the market grows.
Record death toll sparks road safety talks
Queensland will hold a road safety summit after almost 300 people were killed on the state's roads last year, with the toll set to be the nation's highest.
Call for new e-scooter rules after crashes
A 'patchwork' of different e-scooter laws is creating confusion for riders and could fuel more serious accidents, experts are warning.
Electric cars coming to Australia in 2023
Electric hatchbacks, sports cars and even vans will cruise into Australia in 2023 but experts say one policy change could drive more progress.
Call to roll out ‘e-bikes for clunkers’
Electric bicycles should be heavily discounted to help Australia meet its 2030 climate target, experts say.
Holiday-makers drive electric car uptake
More road trips are set to be taken in electric and hybrid vehicles this holiday season as rental firms roll out eco-friendly cars.
Customer warning over illegal e-bikes
Australian e-bike buyers have been warned to watch out for models that are too fast for public roads as the industry calls for changes to the speed limit rules.
Car-donnay: Electric vehicle powers winery
A Barossa Valley winery is being powered by an electric car as part of an Australian-first trial that will open up to other participants within weeks.
Power pole network to charge electric cars
Electric vehicle owners will be able to recharge in more places after a major electricity firm pledged to install chargers on power poles around the country.
Australian solar car sets world record
With just six minutes to spare, an Australian solar and battery-powered race car has set a world record for distance covered on a single charge.