A new crop of “smart” plug in hybrid electric vehicles that will automatically switch to ‘electric only’ in certain geo-fenced areas in cities will not be available in Australia.
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Uber CEO warns California ruling could force a months-long shutdown
A November ballot initiative will let California voters decide Uber’s fate.
“Feels like it’s not towing anything”: Video of Model Y shows powerful towing capability
Prime minister Scott Morrison’s election campaign claim that electric vehicles cannot tow trailers, caravans and boats has been proven wrong yet again.
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Joe Biden says electric cars are future of auto industry, and Corvette Stingrays
Biden says EVs are future for US auto industry, and the Corvette Stringray-driving presidential candidate hopes to drive an electric version of his favourite car.
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Applications for German government’s electric vehicle bonus soar to record level
The number of applications for Germany’s e-car purchase premium reached a record level in July, the economy ministry said. With almost 20,000 applications for the buyers’ bonus that grants up…
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EV incentives needed to meet voluntary auto emissions standards
Even Australia’s weak voluntary auto emissions targets will require the federal government to change its stance on incentivising electric vehicle uptake, says expert.
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EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market
Electric and hybrid vehicle sales remain the only bright lights in slumping Australian auto industry, but remain a tiny part of the new car market.
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EV association’s surprising response to proposed electric vehicles tax
AEVA says non-smokers are not asked to pay tobacco excise, and nor should EV drivers be penalised for not consuming petrol.
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Renault pulls electric Zoe from Australian, citing policy failure, poor sales
Renault axes Zoe from Australia lineup, citing disappointing sales as the electric hatch becomes another victim of weak government stance on vehicle emissions.
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Judge orders New York to pay unemployment to Uber and Lyft drivers
Uber and Lyft argue their drivers are not employees, but some courts disagree.