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Dealers and owners offer “used” EVs at massive premiums to new car price

t is average Australians that are paying the price for Australia’s vehicle emissions policy vacuum, and — Read on thedriven.io/2022/04/19/dealers-and-owners-offer-used-evs-at-massive-premiums-to-new-car-price/ average Australians are paying the price for Australia’s vehicle emissions policy vacuum

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U.S. President provides backing for Brisbane-based EV charging company – pv magazine Australia

Australian electric vehicle charging powerhouse Tritium continues to make inroads in the international market with United States President Joe Biden providing his backing for the company after it announced it will develop a new DC fast-charger manufacturing facility in the … Continue reading

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Ford F-150 Lightning can seamlessly power a home for three days

Electric vehicles are increasingly including the capability to serve as backup power sources. But how exactly will that work? Ford has provided a closer look at how the F-150 Lightning’s 131-kWh battery will keep the lights on in the average … Continue reading

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NSW looks to EVs to (save coal?) ease economic pain of vanishing coal markets

NSW coal mining industry could disappear entirely by as early as 2042, while EV take-up could hit 5 million registered vehicles by 2050s. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/nsw-looks-to-evs-to-ease-economic-pain-of-vanishing-coal-markets/ How to shoot your self in both feet, crazy story EVs to prolong … Continue reading

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Fleet of BYD e6 electric hatchbacks spotted at Sydney airport

Around 40 all-electric BYD e6 hatchbacks first approved in 2016 have been spotted, apparently mothballed, in a carpark at Sydney airport. — Read on thedriven.io/2021/06/08/fleet-of-byd-e6-electric-hatchbacks-spotted-at-sydney-airport/

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When Driving Is (Partially) Automated, People Drive More

A study finds that users of advanced driver-assistance systems drive 4,888 more miles per year than similar drivers without the feature. — Read on http://www.wired.com/story/driving-partially-automated-people-drive-more/ Can we expect AI cars to take themselves for a drive, so we don’t need … Continue reading

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Electric assisted cargo bike rethinks delivery van

The electric cargo bike is engineered with a van “down” rather than from an eBike “up” approach. — Read on thedriven.io/2019/08/05/electric-assisted-cargo-bike-rethinks-delivery-van/amp/

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ACT Greens commit to $50 million electric vehicle plan, $10,000 grants

ACT Greens promise $50 million fund to give people and businesses $10,000 towards buying an electric car or motorbike. — Read on reneweconomy.com.au/act-greens-commit-to-50-million-electric-vehicle-plan-10000-grants-80672/

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CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets

CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets | The Driven — Read on http://www.google.com.au/amp/s/thedriven.io/2020/06/16/taylor-backs-smart-charging-and-vehicle-to-grid-but-says-no-to-ev-targets/amp/

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Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars | The Driven

Auto industry offers voluntary CO2 standards, but it won’t stop Australia being dumping ground for dirty cars | The Driven — Read on thedriven.io/2020/07/24/auto-industry-offers-voluntary-co2-standards-but-it-wont-stop-australia-being-dumping-ground-for-dirty-cars/amp/

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