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Electric Vehicle Sales in Australia Slump While Hybrid Sales Soar
Battery electric vehicles were ‘disappointing,’ according to CEO Tony Weber.
1,400 Electric Vehicles Recalled Due to Fire Risk While Driving
EV sales in Australia fell 15.6 percent in Aug. 2024 compared to the same month in 2023 .
Major Insurer Converts Fleet of 900 to Electric Vehicles
The insurer is the latest in a string of Australian companies improving climate credentials as the government mandates reporting.
Australia Post to Roll out 175 Electric Motorbikes for Mail Delivery
The bikes can reach 80 kilometres per hour, produce lower climate emissions, and make less noise.
Uber Offers Drivers Discounted Electric Vehicles From Japan
The rideshare company wants to achieve net zero emissions by 2040.
EV Uptake Rising, Charging Network Growing in Australia
Climate Change Minister Chris Bowen said it is not just people in inner cities buying electric vehicles.
Energy Companies Offering EV Charging for Under $5
Electric vehicle sales fell in the month of April in Australia. However, hybrid sales increased.
California’s EV Sales Drop for the First Time; EV Mandates Could Go National by 2032 | Susan Shelley
Petrol Car Drivers to Face Fines for Parking at EV Charging Slots in South Australia
The offences will attract an on-the-spot fine of $75 in the first instance and $111 for repeated infringements.
NSW Firefighters Mandate EV Training Amidst Surge in Battery Fires
Crews are handling an average of 5.7 blazes a week.
EVs Take Charge: More Than 180,000 EVs Now on Australian Roads
EV sales in Australia more than doubled in 2023, a March 15 report reveals.
Government Backs New Fleet of Electric Trucks With $20 Million Grant
The new initiative will support the fleet at Team Global Express, a parcel delivery service.
Over 120,000 Chinese-Made Gun Safes Recalled
A Chinese-made gun safe was opened by a 6-year-old boy. The United States is recalling over 120,000 biometric gun safes, saying they pose risk of death.
