September 2022

Australia's electric vehicle moment was on full display in September, from a Charge Around Australia trip powered by printed solar cells to the release of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy consultation paper. The LDV eT60 staked its claim as Australia's first electric ute, Volvo parent Geely revealed a $40,000 electric ute, and a survey found that 'range anxiety' fears are largely overblown. The month also included a fascinating look at the long and surprisingly deep history of electric vehicles.

Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utesthedriven.io
“Nothing to fear”: EV survey dispels range anxiety mythesdnews.com.au
LDV eT60 to become Australia’s first electric utewhichcar.com.au
National Electric Vehicle Strategy: consultation paperconsult.dcceew.gov.au
25 things you might not know about a Harley Livewirethedriven.io
How Krishna and David fared driving across Australia in an EVabc.net.au
Printed solar cells to power electric vehicle enthusiast Stuart McBain in Charge Around Australiaabc.net.au
The surprising history of how electric vehicles have played the long game and wontheconversation.com

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August 2022

Pressure mounted on government and industry in August, as debates over fuel efficiency standards, EV self-regulation, and the car industry's secret emissions plans all came to a head. EVs and solar power were framed as foundational to Australia's renewable superpower ambitions, and a study found EV ownership could save drivers $1,300 per year. On the quirky side, a used Tesla Model 3 was found selling for $91,000 — more than a new one — underscoring the intense demand and limited supply squeezing the Australian EV market.

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