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Plug-in hybrids: Best or worst of both worlds?

Some describe PHEVs as “the best of both worlds” because they can run on electricity for short local trips and on fuel for highway trips. Others describe PHEVs as “the worst of both worlds” – a polluting engine with its higher maintenance costs, and a battery that is too small to save much fuel on long trips. Are PHEVs failing to deliver for their owners?


Three things you need to know about hot water heat pumps

Three things you need to know about hot water heat pumps

Zap Cat recently presented to AEVA members at a recent NSW Branch meeting. Here are their tips on what you should know when considering hot water heat pumps.


State of the Union - European Association for Electromobility Report

State of the Union - European Association for Electromobility Report

The European Association for Electromobility (AVERE) recently presented at a Global EV Alliance (GEVA) meeting an update on government and business policy development, progress on EVs and emissions, as well as reporting on critical supply-chain matters relating to EV manufacture. The results are heartening, but the challenges remain large.


Wheel options for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV

A challenge of owning a vehicle that was only brought into Australia in low volume is access to after market parts. Sometimes, you have to get creative. Due to limited availability of wheel and tyre options for the Mitsubishi i-MiEV, owner and AEVA member Jamie Lovick needed to get creative.


Five plug-in hybrids compared

At the AEVA ACT meeting on 18 October 2021, a panel discussed their experiences with five plug-in hybrids: A Hyundai Ioniq PHEV, a Holden Volt, a Mitsubishi Outlander, a BMW 330e and a Prius Prime.