Western Australia has received the state’s first fully electric original equipment manufacturer (OEM) heavy duty truck – a Volvo FM Electric truck – delivered to CD Dodd, a leader in mine refurbishment, rehabilitation, and recycling. The delivery marks a significant milestone in Western Australia, amid growing momentum to decarbonise the mining and transport sectors using […]
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Lots to see at Sydney EV Autoshow
The 2024 Sydney International EV Autoshow brought together key players from the automotive and electric vehicle industries, presenting a groundbreaking showcase of the latest innovations in EV technology. Ray Evans, CEO of Future Drive Autoshows, opened the event by emphasising the significance of the EV revolution for Australia, describing the autoshow as a revival of […]
Peugeot launches unique program for E-308
To help ensure PEUGEOT Australia’s local electric vehicle range provides an alluring and competitive offering for customers and is aligned to the unique requirements of the local market, the brand has launched an exclusive customer evaluation program. With just 14 PEUGEOT E-308 vehicles available as part of the exclusive ‘PEUGEOT PreviewProgram’, priority has been given to those customers who have registered their interest in the 100% electric PEUGEOT E-308. As part of the program, participating customers will be able to purchase a PEUGEOT E-308 from participating Peugeot Dealers at a special national recommended driveaway price of just $65,990. Over the first 12 months of their ownership experience, participating customers will also be asked to share their feedback with PEUGEOT Australia. After extending an exclusive invitation to customers that registered their interest, the opportunity to purchase one of the E-308s […]
MP opens EV Autoshow with cost of living pitch
At the opening keynote of the 2024 Sydney International EV Auto Show, Sally Quinnell MP, Member for Camden, spoke passionately about the future of electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia. Representing the New South Wales (NSW) government and as co-chair of the parliamentary group “Friends of EVs,” Quinnell highlighted both her personal commitment to EVs and […]
LDV has another attempt at the electric ute
LDV Australia has unveiled its latest innovation, the eTerron9 electric 4WD ute, marking its first appearance in Australia at the 2024 Mobility Live show in Melbourne on October 30. The eTerron9 made an impressive debut, arriving just days before the event, creating a buzz among fleet managers and industry experts alike. This launch signals a […]
LDV has another attempt at the electric ute
LDV Australia has unveiled its latest innovation, the eTerron9 electric 4WD ute, marking its first appearance in Australia at the 2024 Mobility Live show in Melbourne on October 30. The eTerron9 made an impressive debut, arriving just days before the event, creating a buzz among fleet managers and industry experts alike. This launch signals a […]
EVX brings kerbside charging to Ballina Shire
Charging infrastructure provider EVX is continuing to deliver kerbside charging to regional Australia, launching one of its Australian-made chargers in the Ballina CBD – connecting locals, fleet operators and out-of-towners with convenient charging. The kerbside chargers were delivered as part of an alliance between Councils, EVX and electricity networks which involves the installation of chargers […]
Toyota to trial battery-electric HiLux locally
Toyota Australia and BHP have announced a joint trial of the first-ever Battery Electric HiLux double cab ute prototype on local soil. The trial of the electric HiLux double cab will see it deployed at BHP’s Port Hedland operations in Western Australia where it will be used in a range of applications traditionally performed by […]
FIRST LOOK: Hyundai Ioniq 9
Hyundai Motor Company revealed teaser images of its three-row Ioniq 9 SUV this week, but unfortunately they offer little more than a dim-lit silhouette of the Korean marque’s electric answer to the large vehicle segment. Building on the momentum generated by Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6, Hyunda says the Ioniq 9 is set to “redefine […]
BYD launches Shark 6 ute, priced to attack
BYD and local distributor EVDirect have officially launched the Shark 6 plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, with a huge local order response out of the gate – with customers apparently crashing the pre-order site where BYD was taking refundable $1,000 deposits. The Shark’s local splash is unsurprising with reports of 2000 orders in the first day, […]
