Japanese car giant Toyota has finally launched its first battery electric vehicle (BEV) in Australia and revealed the price of its bZ4X SUV, which will start from $66,000 before on-roads.…
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All-electric Ford SuperVan sets fastest EV lap at Bathurst 500
An all-electric van from Ford broke the record for fastest closed-wheel vehicle, electric vehicle, and commercial vehicle to lap around Mount Panorama.
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Hyundai’s first high performance EV, the Ioniq 5 N, officially available in Australia
Hyundai’s first high-performance electric vehicle (EV), the Ioniq 5 N, is now officially available in Australia, with the company revealing its full specs, and eye watering starting price.
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Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues
Less than a month after the trial of four new electric buses began in Launceston, transport operator Metro Tasmania has confirmed that “teething issues” have put the trial on hold.
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Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses
Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.
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Volkswagen unveils ID.7 Tourer wagon to restore the weekend
Volkswagen unveils its first electric wagon, the ID.7 Tourer, which will boast up to 685 kms of range and more than enough storage capacity for any weekend adventure.
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Wheelchair-accessible EV chargers and battery planned for Melbourne’s inner suburbs
Local non-profit Yarra Energy Foundation is to install a neighbourhood battery and two wheelchair-accessible EV chargers in the inner Melbourne suburb of Clifton Hill. Set to be located adjacent to…
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“Sea of blood:” China’s Xpeng promises 30 new EV models to survive competition
Xpeng to dramatically expand its lineup of EVs over the next three years in an effort to survive what it calls the “sea of blood” – the intense competition between Chinese brands.
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European car makers slow transition by failing to make affordable EVs
European car makers accused to protecting short term profits by refusing to make affordable EVs at scale and slowing down transition.
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Mini adds bigger batteries, more range and dollars to EV lineup in Australia
Mini will expand its Countryman lineup in Australia, with two new electric variants that will offer bigger batteries and more range to its existing electric offering with the Mini Cooper.
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