Electric vehicles have soared in popularity over recent years and a large chunk of motorists are considering making the leap from petrol cars – but there’s a major sticking point. Not too long ago, seeing an EV on the road was a rare occurrence given prohibitive purchase prices, limited optionsContinue Reading
A slump in demand for Teslas and a backlog of supply of new vehicles have seen prices slashed in Australia, sparking concern and anger among owners of the iconic electric vehicles. About this time two years ago, a Model Y rear-wheel drive was fetching $72,300 drive away, with the priceContinue Reading
Hundreds of kerbside electric vehicle charging points will be rolled out across NSW, as part of the Minns’ government’s multimillion-dollar pledge to boost consumer uptake and confidence. Climate Change and Energy Minister Penny Sharpe on Sunday unveiled the first recipients of the government’s EV kerbside charging grants, announcing 671 chargeContinue Reading
Detroit, the home of the US car industry, has opened a stretch of road that wirelessly charges electric vehicles. Fourteenth street, a 400-metre strip of public road just west of downtown Detroit, is claimed to be the first road in the country with inductive charging coils under the bitumen toContinue Reading
Big changes are coming for the Nissan Patrol. The mighty off-roader could soon be powered purely by electricity as the brand embraces advanced battery technology. Speaking during a recent visit to Australia, Nissan’s Chairman of Management Committee for AMIEO (Africa, Middle East, India, Europe and Oceania), Guillaume Cartier, suggested theContinue Reading
There are certain times in life when stress is unavoidable – and for many, it peaks during the silly season. But experts have shared a “simple” way to help ease pressures caused by the seemingly never-ending demands of life, stating a road trip can do wonders for improving mental health.Continue Reading