Six ways to boost electric vehicles

Discussions at Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle Summit focused on ways to encourage their roll-out to replace traditional vehicles.

Soaring pump prices might not boost electric car sales

Soaring petrol prices in the wake of Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine are unlikely to significantly boost the sales of electric vehicles in Australia, due to high vehicle prices and a shortage of charging points.

Flicking the switch to electric vehicles

Australia’s lack of policy on Electric Vehicles is slowing us down in the race to meet carbon emission targets

Electric cars to power ahead

Electric cars will become an ever-more common sight on this country’s roads, but without an increase in renewable electricity generation, vehicle emissions will simply be transferred from cars to coal-fired power stations.

Are solar powered cars on the horizon?

Electric cars have been the ‘next big thing’ for decades, but they may finally become a reality in the next few years, and solar panels could help to boost the battery range which has long been their Achilles heel.

Keeping pedestrians safe in an age of silent electrical vehicles

A quiet revolution is taking place in the car industry – one that promises enormous benefits, but one that can also deliver unintended risks to pedestrians and other road users if it’s not managed with care.