Electric car race speeds up as fuel crisis drags on The global fuel crisis could be a turning point for electric vehicle sales in Australia, with one subscription service reporting record adoption. AAP · Mar 31
Australia’s rooftop solar boom left apartment residents behind. Here’s how to fix it Most Australians now understand the basic promise of rooftop solar: lower power bills, cleaner electricity and, for some households, the option to charge an electric vehicle at home for far less than the cost of petrol. The Conversation · Mar 30
Coal is back and nuclear is next: The Iran war is rewiring Asia’s energy future A closed Strait of Hormuz is forcing Asia to look backwards—to coal—and forward—to nuclear energy and electric vehicles—simultaneously. Fortune · Mar 29
BYD profit slumps 19% after record year edging Tesla off the EV throne The Chinese electric vehicle giant posted a sharp drop in annual profit in 2025, squeezed by a brutal domestic price war — even as it outsold Tesla by more than 600,000 battery electric vehicles for the year. Euronews · Mar 27
Home Charging Prices Are Going Up, But Charging At Home Is Still Cheaper JD Power’s Electric Vehicle Experience (EVX) Home Charging Study revealed that energy costs are making EV owners less satisfied with home charging. InsideEVs · Mar 26
Sony, Honda Discontinue AFEELA EV Development Despite Massive Announcements—But Why? Sony Honda Mobility is no longer creating the AFEELA EV despite the massive announcements made earlier this year. International Business Times · Mar 26
Shock at the petrol pump sparks electric vehicle surge Enquiries about new and second-hand electric cars are setting records as motorists look for ways to avoid the rising price of petrol and diesel. AAP · Mar 25
Newsom tears into Elon Musk labeling him ‘one of the great disappointments’ of this era Newsom accused Musk of ceding the electric vehicle market to China, and instead shifting Tesla’s focus to robotics The Independent UK · Mar 25
EV pay-per-mile tax could cost fleets £260m a year in admin alone, warns industry Leasing and rental firms say proposed electric vehicle duty risks adding cost and complexity, just as EV uptake gathers pace The Independent UK · Mar 25
Our interest in electric vehicles has grown due to oil price spikes. And it’s likely to remain The US military action in Iran may have an unintended secondary effect – ending the cultural dominance of the internal combustion engine and ushering in the age of electric vehicles. The Conversation · Mar 24
US interest in electric vehicles surges as gas prices jump amid Iran war Online searches for electric and hybrid cars increase as war-linked fuel prices hit highest levels in nearly three years The Guardian - US · Mar 21
The Iran war and high gas prices are getting Americans excited about EVs again As the war in Iran sends gas prices surging, the world's growing electric vehicle fleet is providing a buffer. In America, it may finally be enough to win over reluctant buyers. Fortune · Mar 18
Electric vehicles: what to know if you’re considering an EV Soaring petrol prices are once again making many Australians think seriously about switching to an electric vehicle. The Conversation · Mar 18
Will your electric car burst into flames? A solid-state battery would reduce the risk Canada recently signed a new trade agreement with China, reducing tariffs on up to 49,000 Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) each year. By 2030, half of these imported vehicles are anticipated to be “affordable EVs” costing less than $35,000. The Conversation · Mar 17
Motor1 · Mar 17 Bentley Has 'No Intention' Of Converting Its First EV To Gas Power Even amid ongoing uncertainty, Bentley is plowing ahead with its first fully electric vehicle. Described by the luxury automaker as an "Urban SUV," the electric crossover is expected to arrive by the end of the year—and unlike some competitors, it won’t be reworked to accommodate an internal-combustion engine.
The Guardian - AU · Mar 16 Replacing 1m petrol cars with EVs could cut Australia’s reliance on foreign fuel by 1bn litres a year Electric vehicles reduce exposure to global oil price shocks and shift energy consumption to electricity largely produced domestically, expert says
AAP · Mar 13 Postcode where more drivers plug into electric car cuts More than 100,000 Australians have taken advantage of the federal government's tax exemption for electric vehicles but households in one location are most keen.
Motor1 · Mar 13 Honda Denies Killing The Prologue EV Honda is in a tough spot with its EVs. The company recently announced it would kill three electric vehicles already in development—including the recently introduced Acura RSX—now there's a rumor that Honda may end up killing the Prologue, too.
International Business Times · Mar 12 EVject's Role in Advancing Safer Charging as Electric Vehicle Adoption Accelerates As public charging networks expand across cities, reaching more than 5 million stations globally, the simple act of plugging in a vehicle can occasionally leave drivers feeling exposed, vulnerable, or, more importantly, unsafe.
International Business Times · Mar 11 Tesla (TSLA) Shares Rise More Than 1% Amid Strong China Sales Data and Analyst Optimism Tesla Inc.'s stock climbed more than 1% on Wednesday as investors reacted to robust sales figures from China and renewed bullish sentiment from Wall Street analysts, helping the electric vehicle maker shake off recent concerns over delivery trends and regulatory pressures.
Whats Hot · Mar 11 Tesla’s Long-Time Finance Leader Sendil Palani Steps Down After 17 Years Sendil Palani, one of the most influential financial leaders at Tesla, has stepped away from the electric vehicle giant after an extraordinary 17-year tenure that spanned the company’s early survival struggles and its transformation into a global technology powerhouse.
The Guardian - UK · Mar 10 Let’s park superfast charging for EVs Brief letters: Electric vehicles | Delightful dumps | Loyal readers | Football fans
Motor1 · Mar 6 Mercedes-AMG's Electric Super Sedan Reveals A Screen-Crazy Interior Last year’s wild GT XX concept gave us a first taste of Mercedes’ first electric vehicle developed from day one by AMG. Before you bring out the pitchforks, we haven’t forgotten that the performance subsidiary has had EVs in the past, most notably the SLS AMG Electric Drive. There are…
MyLifeXP · Mar 6 5 Simple Driving Habits That Secretly Save You a Lot of Fuel Fuel efficiency is not determined by the car alone. It is also influenced by how the driver handles acceleration, braking, speed, and maintenance. Many drivers unknowingly waste fuel through habits such as aggressive acceleration, unnecessary idling, or poorly maintained tires. Improving fuel efficiency does not require expensive upgrades or advanced…
AAP · Mar 5 Tax cut could help more drivers dodge petrol price hike More Australians could turn to electric vehicles to avoid rising fuel costs if governments keep tax cuts for their purchase and consider new incentives.