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Oil shocks in the 1970s drove rapid changes in transport. It could happen again if Middle East tensions continue

If oil prices rise and stay elevated, consumers will seek better options. Could it accelerate the shift to electric vehicles?

26.06.2025 10

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Hussein Dia

If Australia switched to EVs, we’d be more reliant on China’s car factories – but wean ourselves off foreign oil

Electric cars charged with locally made electricity can boost Australia’s energy security. That’s great – if we avoid relying on just one EV...

08.04.2025 20

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Hussein Dia

Jim Chalmers wants to fix Australia’s broken road tax system. Here’s what one solution might look like

Australia is ready for a rational and transparent discussion about road-user charging on all vehicles, not just electric ones.

11.02.2025 10

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Hussein Dia

Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40% longer in the real world than in lab tests

Researchers found the stop-start way we drive actually prolongs battery life.

04.02.2025 5

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Hussein Dia