Electric vehicle conversions take off amid soaring petrol prices
2 years, 9 months ago

Electric vehicle conversions take off amid soaring petrol prices

ABC  

Demand for electric vehicles is ramping up across Australia amid expectations petrol prices will reach $2.20 a litre before the end of the month. "To run an electric car, it's within cents – 30 to 40 cents – to do your running around every day," he said. "There are people who have their own collectable cars they want to keep on the road, and it's very expensive to buy and get parts now," Mr Lunn said. "Petrol prices are that added incentive," Mr Lunn said. Busy as a bumblebee Some cars in Mr Lunn's workshop would otherwise be destined for landfill, like the Kia Rio "bumblebee" that was written off with a busted engine.

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Drivers warned of petrol car shortages as net zero to ‘choke off’ supply
7 months, 1 week ago

Drivers warned of petrol car shortages as net zero to ‘choke off’ supply

The Telegraph  

Robert Forrester, the company’s chief executive, said: “The issue you’ve got is fleet demand for battery electric vehicles is very strong due to tax incentives, but retail demand is weak. “So if you can’t grow the battery electric vehicles to hit the percentage, the logical thing to do is to reduce the petrol and diesel supply. “But also, I’m at …

Single picture of queuing Teslas perfectly illustrates the problem Australia will face ditching petrol cars
8 months, 3 weeks ago

Single picture of queuing Teslas perfectly illustrates the problem Australia will face ditching petrol cars

Daily Mail  

Tesla's forced to wait hours before they could hit the road A single photo of Tesla cars queued at a charging station over the Easter weekend shows the problem Aussies could face if the government decides to ditch petrol cars. At least 10 electric vehicles were seen lined up in the rural town of Keith, in South Australia, with drivers …

Australia releases ‘preferred option’ on pollution rules to promote greener vehicles
10 months, 2 weeks ago

Australia releases ‘preferred option’ on pollution rules to promote greener vehicles

The Hindu  

Australia released a "preferred model" for new standards on vehicle emissions on February 4, as the country moves closer to finalising rules to boost uptake of electric cars, in line with standards in most other developed economies. In releasing its "preferred model", the Government said it favoured an option that would "bring Australia in line with U.S. standards by 2028 …

Electric vehicle uptake is rising. Will 'range anxiety' stop adoption across Australia's far north?
11 months, 4 weeks ago

Electric vehicle uptake is rising. Will 'range anxiety' stop adoption across Australia's far north?

ABC  

Ray Middleton appreciates the irony of embracing a battery-powered lifestyle after spending more than 30 years working in the fossil fuel industry. Loading Instagram content "We have a lot of all-wheel drive EVs, so cars with two motors that drive all four wheels, but you wouldn't really call them off-road vehicles," he said. "When it's mainstream, I would think we're …

Electric vehicle sales across the country surge with over 45,000 sold in first half of 2023
1 year, 4 months ago

Electric vehicle sales across the country surge with over 45,000 sold in first half of 2023

ABC  

Electric vehicle sales have surged in Australia this year with more sold in the first half of 2023 than in all of 2022. Key points: Electric cars have made up 8.4 per cent of all new car sales for 2023 The report states 50 per cent of cars sold need to be electric in 2030, to ensure Australia meets its …

10 electric and plug-in hybrid cars that qualify for $7,500 tax cut
1 year, 8 months ago

10 electric and plug-in hybrid cars that qualify for $7,500 tax cut

Daily Mail  

It comes as the average cost of an electric vehicle fell slightly to $58,940 But a further seven can entitle buyers to $3,750, under new rules Only ten electric cars are eligible for the Government's $7,500 tax credits Motorists can claim up to $7,500 back in tax credits when they buy an electric vehicle thanks to a new scheme brought …

Electric cars driven further than petrol models despite claims of ‘range anxiety’
1 year, 11 months ago

Electric cars driven further than petrol models despite claims of ‘range anxiety’

The Telegraph  

Electric cars are being driven 1,800 miles more per year than petrol cars despite claims of range anxiety. While petrol cars clock in an average of 4,200 miles, battery-powered cars are being driven 6,000 miles, according to research firm New Automotive, using data from MOT tests. Mr Nelmes added: “If you're able to charge up overnight on your driveway, then …

Electric vehicles are still too expensive for some budgets, but are they worth it in the long run?
2 years, 2 months ago

Electric vehicles are still too expensive for some budgets, but are they worth it in the long run?

ABC  

When Robyn Everist saw the petrol prices skyrocketing she knew it was time to put a long-laid plan to purchase an electrical vehicle into action. "We drive to town every day for work and there was no way I was going to pay petrol money if I could just as easily get an electric car that's more efficient." "If we …

New push to ban petrol cars in Australia in just 12 years
2 years, 4 months ago

New push to ban petrol cars in Australia in just 12 years

Daily Mail  

Australians should be banned from buying new fossil-fuel powered cars within just 12 years, according to the lobby group that represents the electric vehicle industry, in a proposal that has been slammed as 'police state madness'. The Electric Vehicle Council wants states and territories to adopt targets mandating the percentage of new car sales that must be electric The UK …

How Australia will cope WITHOUT petrol or diesel cars
2 years, 4 months ago

How Australia will cope WITHOUT petrol or diesel cars

Daily Mail  

Australia's push to zero-emission roads by 2035 demands billions of dollars in investment, consistent cooperation by the government, and a change in attitude from motorists. Australia needs a complete overhaul to its current system and billions of dollars invested in electric infrastructure if its to ban petrol-fuelled cars There are barely 3,000 public electric vehicle charging stations in Australia, with …

Australia prioritizes reducing emissions and cheaper EVs
2 years, 5 months ago

Australia prioritizes reducing emissions and cheaper EVs

Associated Press  

CANBERRA, Australia — Australia’s new government is putting climate change at the top of its legislative agenda when Parliament sits next month for the first time since the May 21 election, with bills to enshrine a cut in greenhouse gas emissions and make electric cars cheaper, a minister said on Wednesday. Only 1.5% of cars sold in Australia are electric …

Public electric car charging costs climb 20% since autumn
2 years, 6 months ago

Public electric car charging costs climb 20% since autumn

Daily Mail  

The average cost of charging an electric car on a public rapid charger has increased by over 20 per cent since September 2021, showing the impact the energy crisis is having on electric vehicle drivers. This means that the average cost to complete an 80 per cent rapid charge of a typical family-sized electric car with a 64kWh battery has …

Cost of EVs to be at par with petrol-run vehicles in 2 years: Gadkari
2 years, 9 months ago

Cost of EVs to be at par with petrol-run vehicles in 2 years: Gadkari

Firstpost  

Hydrogen will soon be the cheapest fuel alternative, he said. Road Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari said rapid strides in technology and green fuel will reduce the cost of electric automobiles, bringing them at par with petrol-run vehicles in the next two years. Replying in the Lok Sabha on the Demands for Grants for Road Transport and Highways Ministry, 2022-23, Gadkari …

Petrol creeping closer to $2 a litre in Australia as oil price surges, while ASX opens higher
2 years, 9 months ago

Petrol creeping closer to $2 a litre in Australia as oil price surges, while ASX opens higher

ABC  

Oil prices have hit an eight-year high and economists are predicting that the average price of petrol at the pump in Australia will soon reach $1.87 a litre. Key points: The price of oil is at an eight-year high and that is hitting the cost of petrol at the pump in Australia European markets traded up overnight after sustaining losses …

How high do petrol prices need to go to make electric cars more affordable?
2 years, 10 months ago

How high do petrol prices need to go to make electric cars more affordable?

ABC  

Record fuel prices would need to double again before electric vehicles were more affordable than conventional alternatives, according to an industry body. Key points: Average petrol prices in Australia hit record nominal highs this month as oil markets soar An industry body says petrol prices will need to double again to make EVs affordable by comparison EVs made up barely …

Electric cars are more expensive now, but it is possible to recoup the cost of an EV
2 years, 11 months ago

Electric cars are more expensive now, but it is possible to recoup the cost of an EV

ABC  

Battery-powered electric cars are big news. What Norway can teach Australia about switching to EVs Photo shows Five electric vehicles parked on a snowy fjord waterfront Norway is leading the world in EV adoption, while Australia seems stuck in first gear. In Norway, government policies have made EVs already roughly the same cost as ICE vehicles, and as a result, …

Sales of electric vehicles expected to surge in the NT in 2022 as prices, subsidies tipped to drive uptake
2 years, 11 months ago

Sales of electric vehicles expected to surge in the NT in 2022 as prices, subsidies tipped to drive uptake

ABC  

Top End motoring enthusiasts come together once a month to talk cars and bikes, with coffee and donuts in hand. Key points: There are only 61 electric vehicles registered in the NT Subsidies, lower prices and 4WD models could see sales increase Businesses have begun installing infrastructure to facilitate use of EVs On this clear Sunday — in the car …

Electric vehicles and the daily reality of owning one
3 years ago

Electric vehicles and the daily reality of owning one

ABC  

Right now, there are about 2,300 fully electric vehicles on West Australian roads, and Kat Zulak has one of them. Key points: Kat Zulak bought her electric vehicle to replace her old petrol-fuelled car Dr Zulak said one of her main considerations was the environmental impact and emission reduction A lack of choice and the cost are the biggest hurdles …

Waiting for cheap petrol a thing of the past for Australian drivers switching to electric cars
3 years, 2 months ago

Waiting for cheap petrol a thing of the past for Australian drivers switching to electric cars

ABC  

It's been a strange month for Vivian Sawatzki — she had to visit a petrol station. Key points: Electric cars made up less than 1 per cent of new car sales in Australia last year Price and range anxiety are the biggest concerns for drivers But EV drivers says once people make the switch there is no desire to go …

Victorian government plans to dramatically boost the sale of electric cars by 2030
3 years, 7 months ago

Victorian government plans to dramatically boost the sale of electric cars by 2030

ABC  

The state government wants half of all new cars sold in Victoria by 2030 to be zero-emission vehicles, and is offering subsidies of up to $3,000 to help kickstart ownership. Key points: There will be 20,000 subsidies for new electric car purchases under $69,000 New charging stations will be built and the government will expand its fleet of electric vehicles …

Petrol Price Nears Rs 100/Litre: Here's How Much it Takes to Run on Electric and CNG Vehicles
3 years, 10 months ago

Petrol Price Nears Rs 100/Litre: Here's How Much it Takes to Run on Electric and CNG Vehicles

News 18  

Even as filling-up a full tank of petrol is fast becoming a pipe dream for many, the alternative as well as futuristic electric powered vehicles seem to offer better running price realisation. Consequently, the running cost of EVs comes to Rs 1 per km, Rs 9 for petrol, Rs 6 for diesel and about Rs 2.5 per km for vehicles …

Australia's electric car strategy only doing 'the bare minimum', expert says of leaked draft
4 years ago

Australia's electric car strategy only doing 'the bare minimum', expert says of leaked draft

ABC  

Would more charging stations or being able to use your car battery to power your home make you more likely to buy an electric car? Key points: The Federal Government's strategy to improve electric vehicle up-take is months overdue A leaked draft of the document obtained by the ABC shows minimal support for motorists Proponents of electric vehicles call for …

Driver taxes will put Australia even further behind in electric vehicle market, research finds
4 years ago

Driver taxes will put Australia even further behind in electric vehicle market, research finds

ABC  

Electric vehicle taxes, slated by the Victorian and South Australian state governments for 2021, will dramatically limit the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia, according to a new report from the University of Queensland. Only by offering significant incentives can Australia hope to get to a 100 per cent electric vehicle market in line with a net-zero emissions target by …

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