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AVAS(t)! EV Warning Sounds Now Mandatory

Electric vehicle with Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS)

Since the beginning of this month, new electric and hybrid vehicle models coming into the Australian market for the first time must have an Acoustic Vehicle Alerting System (AVAS). New sales of existing models already available here also require AVAS from late next year. [Read more…]

EVs Leave Election Petrol Promises In The Dust With FBT Exemptions

An EV leaves a trail of dust in its wake, representing how it leaves petrol cars behind through FBT tax exemptions.The Coalition has made election promises to temporarily cut taxes and regulations on petrol-guzzling cars. But you could save a lot more through existing Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) exemptions for EVs, which even encompass charging gear and electricity consumed. Here’s how to zoom past both the tax collector and the petrol pump.

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Phase Shift: I Could Write About Nuclear. But Then You’d Have to Read It.

Two people next to a sign for nuclear energyThe Federal Election has been called, and people are now banging on my door demanding I provide them with some deep analysis on the ‘nuclear debate’. They want to know what I think about Peter Dutton’s grand plan to build nuclear power stations across Australia.

Here’s what I think: I’m not wasting your time or mine.

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Home Electrification Budget Blues

Australian Federal Budget - 2025-26

Treasurer Jim Chalmers’ Budget 2025–26 was a fizzer for Australians hoping for home battery and other electrification incentives. But the show isn’t over yet. [Read more…]

Western Australia’s EV Rebate Fund Topped Up

WA EV rebate

WA’s Cook Government has tipped another $9.5 million into the state’s Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Rebate Scheme. [Read more…]

VIC Government Signals Scrapping Of EV Registration Discount

Victorian EV registration discount ending

The last Victorian government incentive for electric vehicles will go the way of the dodo – a decision that appears to be somewhat based on curious figures. [Read more…]

Australia’s Biggest Solar Expo: Giant Solar Flowers & Tesla Semi Lookalikes

all energy conference training room

A show of hands for a pop quiz after a training session

Has it really been a whole year since we last enjoyed the warm embrace1 of the Melbourne convention center? It doesn’t feel like it but for those who couldn’t attend, please read on while I document a few random pictures from the enormously busy exhibition floor.

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Help Shape Australia’s $523M Battery Breakthrough Initiative

Battery Breakthrough Initiative Consultation

Here’s your opportunity to have a say in how an Australian Government program goes about supporting the development of a local battery manufacturing industry. [Read more…]

The Refreshed Tesla Model 3 Is A Damn Fine Car – With One Major Elon Error

A refreshed Tesla Model 3 next to a Challenger tank.

Tired of filling your tank?  Go electric!

Last weekend I drove to Naracoorte to check out some holes in the ground.  While this may not sound exciting, what made it special was driving there in a brand new “refreshed” Tesla Model 3.

In almost every way but one, the car was great.  Perhaps even amazing.  However, tragically, I’m unable to give it the coveted title of totes amazeballs.  This is due to one annoying penny-pinching design choice I will heartily complain about later.  I’ll hold off for now because there are far too many miserable bastards on the internet and I’d much rather go straight to telling you how cool it was using it to tool around South Australia. [Read more…]

Sungrow Struts With Eye-Popping Inverter Shipments

Sungrow inverters and batteries

Chinese inverter and battery storage giant Sungrow says it achieved “unprecedented” revenues and profits last year. [Read more…]

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