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Electric car owners dodge road charge but pay more tax

Electric vehicle drivers will not have to pay an annual fee to use Australia's road network under budget changes but a tax discount will be wound back.

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Cadillac Is Stealing EV Customers From Tesla—And Everyone Else

In January 2019, General Motors announced that Cadillac would become the automaker’s leading brand for electric vehicles. The 2023 Lyriq was the first EV to go on sale, and within just four years—alongside three additional models—the luxury brand has sold 100,000 electric vehicles.

Motor1

The missing link in America’s critical minerals push isn’t mining – it’s processing expertise

The United States is spending billions of dollars to secure access to critical minerals – minerals and metals that are essential to modern technology, from electric vehicles to smartphones and military systems.

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Meet the Kenyans on a roll manufacturing electric vehicles of the future

Electric mobility is emerging as a key issue across the African continent, with cleaner transport high on the agenda at the Africa Forward summit, in Nairobi, organised jointly by France and Kenya. RFI met some of the pioneers of the future's electric vehicles, who are inspiring a new generation in…

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From ‘charger rage’ to a 700km range: is public charging keeping up with Australia’s EV demand?

As electric vehicle sales hit all-time highs, the need for more places to plug in is growing – fast

The Guardian - AU

UK drivers could save almost £1,000 a year by switching to electric vehicles amid rising petrol prices

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The Independent UK

Boost for electric car market as petrol costs soar due to Iran war

The fuel savings for switching to an electric vehicle hit a new high – £960 a year

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Consolidate or Die: Is Rivian The Ultimate Takeover Target?

Rivian Automotive is rapidly transforming from an independent electric vehicle manufacturer into a prime acquisition target backed by legacy industry giants.

MarketBeat

Public Charging Rates Increased Last Year, Affecting EV Owners’ Monthly Budgets

Electric vehicles once promised a simple financial win: skip the gas pump, save money, and enjoy the ride. That narrative still holds true in many cases—but recent changes in public charging rates have complicated the math. Drivers who rely on public stations now face higher monthly costs, and the increase…

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2.3 million metric tons of lithium hidden beneath the Appalachian Mountains could power the US for centuries: Study

The United States Geological Survey (USGS) identified undiscovered, economically recoverable lithium in the Appalachian Mountains, with 2.3 million metric tons of lithium oxide. This discovery holds a value of approximately 90 billion dollars and marks a vital shift for energy security in the US. These reserves are mostly in the…

The Times of India

End of the free ride: studies call for road user charge

Two transport groups say fuel excise is no longer running smoothly and the government needs to charge motorists based on how far they drive.

AAP

Conservatives want more Australian oil and refineries – but is that really the answer to the fuel crisis?

Experts say expanding oil infrastructure, instead of embracing electric vehicles, would ignore basic economics

The Guardian - AU

‘Does That Mean You Paid For Their Charging Time?’: Woman Plugs In Her EV. Then She Returns And Realizes Someone Unplugged It

A woman is going viral on TikTok after showing how she handled a situation with her electric vehicle charger that she says pushed her to the edge.

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Labor extends EV tax break to encourage cheaper vehicles amid soaring fuel prices

As the cost of the scheme blows out, the government has announced the full discount will be retained for another year, after which it will only apply to EVs costing less than $75,000

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Our first EV holiday gave us ‘range anxiety’. But our fears were soon left in the rearview mirror

In an electric vehicle you quickly learn when you can gun the engine, how to use the many apps – and how to enjoy the time while the car is charging

Euronews

Made in China, engineered in Germany: Inside Xiaomi's EV push ahead of planned 2027 Europe entry

Xiaomi is expanding its electric vehicle line-up as it prepares to enter Europe in 2027. The company has opened an R&D centre in Munich and is adapting its vehicles to European regulations and customer preferences.

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The Worst-Selling Cars Of 2026 So Far (Yep, Mostly EVs)

Not every new car is an instant success. American consumers just don’t like certain models, leading to incredibly low sales. So far in 2026, there’s a clear trend: buyers don’t want electric vehicles. Through April, EVs account for the majority of the worst-selling cars on this list.

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'Like charging a phone': $1.5m boost for EV network

More than 400 apartment buildings could get access to electric vehicle chargers as part of a push to remove a speed bump to their adoption.

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RIP: These Dead EVs Won't Make It To 2027

The market is shifting quickly. Less than five years ago, many automakers were fully committed to electrification. Now, companies are scaling back their ambitious EV plans as federal incentives fade, sales slow, and demand softens.

MyLifeXP

Best Electric Cars Under ₹5 Lakh Nobody Talks About

What if owning an electric car in India didn’t require a huge budget? In 2026, a new wave of ultra-compact electric vehicles is quietly changing how people think about mobility. These are not luxury EVs or long-range machines. Instead, they are small, smart, and surprisingly affordable. But here’s the twist…

The Conversation

Bought a new EV? Here’s a quick guide to driving and charging

Electric vehicle purchases in Australia have surged amid the ongoing war in Iran, as drivers worry about rising fuel costs.

MyLifeXP

How India Is Quietly Becoming an Energy Superpower

What if the biggest transformation in India is happening quietly far from the noise of daily headlines? While attention stays on short-term events, a deeper shift is unfolding in the energy sector. From major nuclear breakthroughs to rapidly expanding renewable power, India is steadily building a stronger, more self-reliant future.…

The Independent UK

New research challenges belief plug-in hybrids cost less to buy than EVs

Phevs, which combine an electric motor with a petrol or diesel engine, are often believed to be cheaper than pure electric vehicles

InsideEVs

Uber Says It Has A 'Superpower' To Boost EV Charging Growth

The ride-hailing giant is brokering the autonomous vehicle revolution. Now, it wants to do the same for electric vehicle charging.

Motor1

Toyota Has 6 New Models Coming In 2026. Here's All Of Them

Toyota took its time venturing into electric vehicles. While competitors poured billions into the technology, the Japanese automaker did the opposite, focusing on hybrids instead. But as the automaker launches several new cars in 2026, full electric vehicles are clearly part of Toyota’s future game plan.

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