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electric vehicles (EV)
Extra $36 Million for Transition to Electric Trucks
The federal government boosts funding to encourage more electric vehicles in Australia, in response to emissions produced by the transportation.
Trial to Test Whether EVs Can Power Homes
An electric car and a bi-directional charger are to be used to power a ‘house of the future’ in a CSIRO trial in NSW.
Maine Pulls the Plug on California-Inspired Electric Car Mandates
‘If market conditions and infrastructure were in a place, Maine consumers would make this choice on their own without government coercion.’
Electric Cars Cost More Than Twice as Much to Insure: Broker
The price jump in EV insurance has been attributed to the complexity and higher cost of repairs, as well as the higher frequency of claims.
New Edition of Tesla Model May be Banned in Australia After Safety Rating Withheld
Australia’s national vehicle safety agency has some concerns regarding the latest edition of the Tesla Model 3.
Electric Car Sales Fall as Manufacturers Threatened With Government Fines
Overall new cars sales rose but percentage buying EVs fell for the first time amid concerns around safety and ease of charging as stringent targets announced.
