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Charges and changes: electric car shifts coming in 2026

Twists and turns are coming to Australia's electric car market, from a potential road-user charge and tax reform to the price of models launching on our shores.

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Taking the wheel: drivers may soon supervise their cars

Self-driving cars are being tested on Australian roads but motorists and experts are divided about whether they will drive greater safety or greater problems.

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Myki v Opal: could Melbourne’s public transport ticketing system soon give Sydney’s a run for its money?

As ageing technology in Australia’s capital cities is upgraded, big changes are coming down the tracks

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Australia has been hesitant – but could robots soon be delivering your pizza?

While there have been concerns over the safety and legal status of the technology, working models from local startups are showing its benefits

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How electric cars could drive down Aussie power bills

It's been sold as the technology that could turn your electric car into a money spinner but experts say vehicle-to-grid could be much more than a side hustle.

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Laws to rev up electric car race at starting line

Australia's automotive industry will look different in 2025 after a change in laws inspires a long list of electric and plug-in hybrid challengers.

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‘Fastest-growing fire risk’: why do lithium batteries keep exploding across Australia?

Fire and Rescue NSW responded to 272 battery-related fires last year, while Victoria and Queensland authorities say they happen almost every day

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No steering wheel, pedals: ready to ride in a Cybercab?

Tesla has unveiled its vision for self-driving taxis in a vehicle that has no manual driving controls. Experts say they are cautious but optimistic.

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What's that name? Little-known EV brands race to market

Your next car might have a brand name you have never seen before as a host of Chinese automakers line up to launch electric vehicles in Australia.

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Why future cars will be like 'smartphones on wheels'

Buyers might not choose their next car for its shape, power or brand, auto experts say, but based on what its software can do.

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Self-driving cars are safer, just not at dawn or dusk

Autonomous vehicles cause fewer accidents than cars driven by humans, an analysis shows, but they are more likely to crash in some conditions.

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Why Australia is hosting an electric vehicle price war

Thousands of dollars are being cut from the price of some electric cars as brands battle to lead the market and Chinese automakers face global taxes.

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Sydney drivers cop big fines for ICE-ing electric bays

Blocking electric vehicle charging bays attracts penalties in most parts of Australia but figures show the fines are not being applied consistently.

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Tesla and Hyundai reveal plans to replace taxi drivers

Tesla CEO Elon Musk has promised to reveal a self-driving robotaxi in August but transport experts say autonomous technology is not ready for the road.

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Electric vehicles threaten to overtake hydrogen promise

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Apple steers away from electric car project, towards AI

Apple has reportedly put the brakes on plans to create a self-driving car in a move experts say is recognition of the tricky tech challenge.

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More carbon neutral gadgets are coming but check labels

Some of Apple's latest gadgets are made with greener materials and cut pollution with new modes of transport in a move experts say could start a trend.

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Big electric trucks on the roads could be a long haul

Electric trucks are finally rolling out of factories but many will not hit Australian roads unless weight and width rules change.

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Electric vehicles 14 per cent of global new car sales, but less than 4 per cent in Australia: IEA

The latest snapshot of global EV uptake shows "explosive" growth in sales in China, Europe, the US and the UK, while Australia is at risk of being left behind.

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Cost stalling sales of electric vehicles as Aussies opt for petrol cars

A battle on fuel standards is shaping up as pivotal for electric vehicles in Australia, with new data showing they're still too pricey.

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Electric car-charging fees rise as energy prices bite

A third electric vehicle charging network is raising the price of recharging cars but experts say there are still ways for savvy drivers to avoid them.

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Sydney council pledges to plug in to electric car trend

More electric vehicle chargers and a plan to retrofit old apartment buildings are part of a new transport plan passed by Sydney City Council.

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EV revolution: ‘Massive increase’ on our roads, but a slow uptake compared to overseas

The rise of electric vehicles (EVs) is set to mirror the growth of mobile devices and other technology in the coming years, according to an EV advocate.

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Australia nears electric car milestone but trails peers

More than 83,000 electric cars are being driven in Australia, a new report shows, but their adoption might not be fast enough to meet climate goals.

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Electric Uber rides double in six months

Uber has revealed Australians are taking twice as many electric car rides as they were six months ago amid plans to design its own vehicles.

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