Counties Energy launches into emissions reduction

Counties Energy EWP truck with hybrid power to reduce emissions
We first published this story in May 2023 (which you can see below), so we followed up with Counties Energy to see how the pilot programme was going. Counties Energy General Manager Safety, Culture and Sustainability Tracey Key says the company is progressing well with vehicle sustainability initiatives, including the EWP battery pilot.  “Data from […]

Kia partners with local EV battery recycler

Kia electric vehicles at infinitev EV battery recycling
Infinitev, an emerging leader in the electric vehicle battery sector, has partnered with Kia Australia, a progressive brand in the local automotive market, to transform the landscape of electric vehicle (EV) battery reuse, repurpose, and recycling solutions. With the rapid growth of the electric vehicle industry, the demand for battery technology is soaring. Recognising the […]

Latest electric SUV from Kia – EV9 pricing

Latest large electric SUV Kia_EV9_Group
The EV9 – Kia’s first three-row, all-electric flagship SUV – is now available in Australia. The bold and confident Kia EV9 is offered in three grades – Air, Earth and GT-Line – with a Rear-Wheel Drive Single Motor powertrain for the Air variant, and an AWD Dual Motor powertrain for Earth and GT-Line, which also […]

Perth gets public hydrogen refuelling station

parking spot FCEV
Western Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station will be built in the City of Perth, thanks to an agreement between the City and Frontier Energy Ltd. The station will be built on City of Perth-owned land on Thomas St, West Perth, subject to approvals and a final investment decision.  City of Perth Lord Mayor Basil […]

Jeep to offer electric models in 2024

Jeep Compass 4xe hybrid electric
In August, Jeep Australia announced plans to expand its range of electric vehicles with the introduction of Compass e-Hybrid FWD and Compass 4xe in 2024. The e-hybrid and 4xe models will add to Jeep’s electrified portfolio and offer enhanced performance and driving dynamics while further representing the brand’s commitment to becoming the leader in sophisticated […]

Latest Audi e-tron electric SUV – Q8

he new Audi Q8 55 e-tron with improved efficiency, range, and sharpened design confirmed for Australia
Audi Australia has confirmed pricing and specification of the new Audi Q8 55 e-tron and Q8 Sportback 55 e-tron models. The Q8 55 e-tron will replace the Audi e-tron SUV with its new model designation signifying its position as the new flagship SUV within Audi’s electric portfolio. The model boasts an optimised drive, improved aerodynamics, higher […]

Solterra pricing – first EV from Subaru

Subaru Australia is delighted to reveal the indicative specification and open the order books for the highly anticipated inaugural all-electric Subaru SUV, the all-new Solterra.   After extending an exclusive pre-order invitation to customers that registered their interest, the order books will open to all Australian consumers from Wednesday 8th November.  Subaru Australia’s Managing Director, Blair […]

Upgrades to Tesla Model 3

Tesla MODEL 3 - FRONT 1
In September Tesla announced some upgrades to the Model 3 electric car. Recently the Model 3 has been eclipsed in sales by the Model Y because it’s bigger and looks like an SUV. However the electric medium sedan hasn’t reached the end of it’s life cycle yet. The long range version of the Model 3 […]