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How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?
2+ hour, 17+ min ago (492+ words) The surge in fuel prices " for both petrol and diesel " is already having an impact on consumers, and government policy. EV sales have surged to record levels in March, and have created a massive backlog of orders. Second car EV…...
Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid
16+ hour, 12+ min ago (625+ words) German luxury carmaker Mercedes-Benz is gunning hard to sell the electric vehicle (EV) with the longest range, debuting this week its updated EQS which boasts a WLTP driving range of 925 kilometres (km) " enough to make the 9 hour drive from Sydney…...
"They look like the future:" Why electric prime movers could solve trucking's driver shortfall
17+ hour, 59+ min ago (815+ words) The new era of electric trucks could solve the industry's driver shortage problem by providing the kind of modern ride that a younger generation expects, says industry consultant Kylie Johnson." Johnson spent a year travelling on a Churchill Fellowship and…...
Cheaper to run:" NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy
23+ hour, 58+ min ago (699+ words) Helping apartment dwellers charge and reducing black spots to power more vehicles in regional areas may help boost EV use during the fuel crisis. Electric truck development and building more stations to charge them will be core pillars of a…...
Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs
1+ day, 22+ hour ago (253+ words) A core component supplier for Japanese car giant Toyota has celebrated the commissioning of a 2-megawatt solar carport at a facility in Japan which is expected to save nearly 40 per cent on electricity costs. JTEKT Corporation, a global manufacturer of…...
MG unveils multiple new EV models for 2026, including an electric ute
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (411+ words) MG, a brand known for offering a range of affordable EVs, has unveiled multiple new electric cars at the popular Melbourne motor show this weekend, including an electric ute. The first reveal to the crowds of more than 100, 000 attendees was…...
Mazda's third EV set to land in Australia starting from $53, 990, special deal for first buyers
2+ day, 4+ hour ago (360+ words) Japanese car maker Mazda has released the key specs and pricing of the CX-6e SUV, its third EV in the Australian market. Prices for the CX-6e will start at $53, 990 before on-road costs for the entry GT variants, and the top-spec Azami variant…...
Subaru reveals pricing and specs for Trailseeker, its second EV in Australia
4+ day, 1+ hour ago (455+ words) Subaru has announced pricing and specs of the all-new Trailseeker, its second battery electric vehicle in Australia. The electric SUV will'start from $67, 990 before on-roads for the AWD variant, with the Touring variant coming in at $73, 990 before on-roads. The Trailseeker is…...
Now there is a price war for electric vans, and first under $50, 000 drive-away
4+ day, 20+ hour ago (293+ words) The surge in interest in EVs in Australia is extending to electric vans, with a rush of new models reaching the market at ever lower prices. The Chinese based Farizon, owned by Geely Holdings, laid down a new benchmark on…...
Apartment EV charging moves from theory to reality | The Driven Podcast
5+ day, 20+ hour ago (146+ words) Sam is Chief Operating Officer for Renew Economy and EV Media. Sam has been working with Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid since 2014 and with The Driven since its inception in 2017. Sam is also the host of The…...