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Why the EV charger in the Nullarbor makes a lot of sense

1 December 2022 Robert Pepper

Doing the viral rounds is a short video by Macca showing the EV charger in the Nullarbor, which runs on diesel. The posts sharing the video most follow this logic: “You’re powering an EV by diesel, therefore there’s no point to the EV, may as well have a diesel car” Then add a few lolz, […]

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Why does EV range decrease with larger wheels/rims?

26 November 2022 Robert Pepper

Electric vehicle range – how far you can travel on a charge – is a hot topic and as ever, the exact range figure will vary depending on the model of the car and even how it’s optioned, let alone how it’s driven and where it’s driven. One surprising factor that affects range is wheel […]

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What is EV charging anxiety?

21 November 2022 Robert Pepper

You’ve heard of range anxiety with EVs, which is where you worry that you won’t have enough range to get to your destination. For those drivers who do short trips in modern, long-range EVs that’s no longer a worry, as if you have say a destination 150km away and at least 400km of range you […]

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Electric vehicle realities & myths

13 September 2022 Robert Pepper

Many people are have a negative view of EVs based on incorrect, or outdated information. Conversely, some pro-EV people will take any fact or viewpoint that isn’t absolutely pro-EV and try and argue it away whilst claiming if only we all drove EVs the world’s problems would be solved, and any problems with a move […]

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A 2000km, 3 day roadtrip in an electric vehicle

15 August 2022 Robert Pepper

Electric vehicles are the way of the future, like it or not – the European Union has just mandated zero-emission vehicles from 2035 onwards, other countries are doing the same, and all the carmakers are phasing out petrol/diesel propulsion. So as an automotive journalist I need to understand and report on what’s going on to […]

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All about electric vehicle fires

3 August 2022 Robert Pepper

Electric vehicles are taking over the automotive world, and much will change as a result. New ways of owning and operating a car, new thinking, new habits. And new risks. Almost anything can catch fire, including vehicles whether they are propelled by petrol, diesel, or electricity. But what are the actual risks with EV fires? […]

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What effect does electric-vehicle regen braking have when you’re hotlapping on a racetrack?

30 July 2022 Robert Pepper

One of my readers watched the Porsche 911 Track Mistakes video: and posed this question: Nice video! It brings up an interesting question for EVs. I have a Tesla EV and wondering about leaving regen on when on a track. It is essentially like engine braking and activates as soon as you let off the […]

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Australia’s governments move decisively towards electric vehicles

18 July 2022 Robert Pepper

In the last couple of days two of Australia’s state and territory governments have made major policy announcements: ACT Bans sale of fossil-fuelled vehicles by 2035, target of 80-90% zero-emission by 2030. To be clear, this is the sale of new vehicles; you won’t need to trade in your current ICE car. It hasn’t been […]

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How do you work out towing weights – real life example, explained

12 July 2022 Robert Pepper

Towing weights are really complex, but unfortunately, you have to know what your limits are and how to operate within them. I recently carried out an electric vehicle vs diesel tow test, and as part of that I had to select a suitable trailer. So I did exactly the same sort of calculations that a […]

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Why “EVs force you to stop every two hours” isn’t a good thing

9 July 2022 Robert Pepper

Electric vehicles require more frequent, and longer stops than ICE vehicles. Many EV advocates suggest this is a positive for EVs as it forces stops and therefore manages fatigue. I disagree, and this is why. The short answer is that EVs tend to force the driver to stop at times, places and for durations that […]

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