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Australia’s governments move decisively towards electric vehicles

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;…

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

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…

Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 9 July 2022

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

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…

Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 6 July 2022

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The electric vehicle tow test with a Hyundai IONIQ5 vs a Ford Ranger, a caravan and a car trailer

I used to start articles with something like "electric vehicles are the future, like it or not" but now I need to change that to "electric vehicles are here now, and taking over". You'll have seen all the change; the EU recently…

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Why was the McMurtry Automotive Speirling EV so fast at Goodwood?

By now everyone's seen the amazing McMurtry Speirling electric car blitz the Goodwood Hill Climb record in 39.08 seconds, beating the record set by a F1 car, and driver Max Chilton reckons there's more in it as he learns how better to…

Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 31 May 2022

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Would Australia’s electricity system be overloaded if everyone bought an electric car tomorrow?

A common worry about electric cars is that it'll 'brown out' or overload the electricity supply. I don't think that'll happen, and my reasoning is below, and as usual with any big-picture . I'm yet to see anyone provide their reasonsing as…

4X4 Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 19 April 2022

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Why powering a trailer won’t be the real answer to EV towing range

Trailers are, literally, a drag to tow. They sap power from the towcar, reduce range, and reduce offroad capability. They are also a big, heavy, potentially dangerous object to have exerting a force on your car. Electric trailers can change a lot…

4X4 Blog EVs Towing by Robert Pepper 31 March 2022

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Are EV 4X4s really going to ruin the weekend?

The electric vehicle (EV) revolution is here now and rapidly gathering pace. Today, EVs are absolutely a viable alternative to ICE (internal combustion engine, petrol/diesel) cars for daily-driving suburban duties. They're safe, low to almost zero maintenance, easy to drive, don't need…

4X4 Blog EVs Fast Cars by Robert Pepper 22 February 2022

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How expensive must petrol be to make owning an electric vehicle cost-effective for the average Aussie?

The ABC recently published an article claiming that petrol prices would need to jump to around $3.85/L for EVs to be cost-effective. I think that's understating it, and also missing the point. The real point is this. EVs cost significantly less to…

Blog EVs by Robert Pepper 18 February 2022

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Do EVs wear their tyres more than ICE vehicles?

How do you tell if someone is irrationally against electric vehicles and doesn't understand cars? They argue electric vehicles are environmentally unfriendly because they wear their tyres and brakes more than ICE cars. There is actually a tiny amount of truth to…