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EVs ‘worse for environment than petrol cars’

Electric vehicles might not be as good for the environment as their proponents have claimed, a resurfaced study demonstrates Sky News host James Macpherson says Mr Bean actor Rowan Atkinson has been named

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What happens to old electric car batteries? – Drive

12:0006 March 2024 View 3 images In 2023, Australia’s electric car uptake increased almost three times compared to 2022, meaning EVs now account for seven per cent of all new car sales. While the

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Hybrid tech could help petrol-powered Hyundai N cars live on – Drive

Hyundai could build a high-powered hybrid N performance car for markets slower to embrace electric vehicles, such as Australia. 08:4006 March 2024 View 5 images Hyundai’s N performance-car sub-brand has so far developed sporty

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Our US electric car road trip charging disaster and what it means for Australia

A little while ago we did a Melbourne to Sydney road trip in both a petrol vehicle and an electric vehicle (EV), and then later we drove from Sydney to Brisbane in EV.

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EVs bounce back in new car sales race

Almost one in 10 new cars sold last month was powered by electricity, undermining the car industry’s argument surrounding vehicle emissions. Running changes keep one of the most successful electric cars on top

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Nissan, Tesla sales up in another record breaking month

The Australian new car market has posted another record-breaking month ahead of a predicted drop in sales later this year as supply continues to catch up with demand. According to official new-car sales

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Tesla Cybertruck motoring review: powerful, quiet, fun to drive

As the rain-soaked trail collapsed and the Tesla Cybertruck began sliding towards a ravine, whence there appeared no hope of recovery, I considered my options. I could return to my first love, the

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Ford’s US auto sales rise 10.5% in February on SUV, hybrid demand

(Reuters) – Ford Motor Co on Monday reported a 10.5% rise in U.S. sales for February, helped by sustained demand for family crossover SUVs, pickup trucks and hybrid vehicles. Sales of Ford’s hybrid

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Nissan accused of dumping its electric car pioneers

4 March 2024 Image source, Getty Images Image caption, A Nissan Leaf car from 2016 Owners of Nissan Leaf electric cars have accused the firm of “dumping its pioneers” after it announced its

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Elon explodes as lawyers demand $442k/hour

Elon Musk has reacted with fury after lawyers involved in his Tesla compensation package lawsuit asked for $9 billion in legal fees. Billionaire Elon Musk is seeking a larger stake in his company

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