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Hyundai announces changes to Mighty Electric Truck for Australia market

Hyundai announces changes to Mighty Electric Truck for Australia market

Hyundai to showcase an enhanced and upgraded version of its Mighty Electric Truck at the 2025 Brisbane Truck Show, boasting new specifications for urban and regional operations.
Global EV sales to hit 20 million in 2025, as prices hit parity in key markets

Global EV sales to hit 20 million in 2025, as prices hit parity in key markets

EV sales expected to jump in 2025 to more than 20 million, with price parity reached in key markets, particularly in China and south-east Asia.
BYD’s newest lightweight EV reaches showrooms, prices expected from $A22,000

BYD’s newest lightweight EV reaches showrooms, prices expected from $A22,000

BYD’s next affordable EV reaches dealers with prices expected to start at under $A22,000.
“Some charging stations are reaching capacity:” Tasmania to fund more EV charging hubs

“Some charging stations are reaching capacity:” Tasmania to fund more EV charging hubs

Tasmania provides funding for another 11 EV charging stations, as part of its current network is approaching capacity, or will get there in the near future.
Bezos-backed $US20,000 electric ute attracts more than 100,000 reservations

Bezos-backed $US20,000 electric ute attracts more than 100,000 reservations

A newly launched low cost, no frills ute launched by the Bezos-backed Slate has claimed 100,000 reservations in just two weeks.
Tesla sales slump in China in April even as overall EV sales remain high

Tesla sales slump in China in April even as overall EV sales remain high

Tesla sales fell in China in April, continuing a spiralling downward global trend to drop by over 8 per cent from a year earlier, and by 61 per cent from the previous month.
Australians don’t drive much, so why all the fuss about public EV chargers?

Australians don’t drive much, so why all the fuss about public EV chargers?

Busting the myth that the lack public charging is an impediment to most people owning and driving an EV is an urgent priority for our industry.
Toolkit launched to help councils drive EV adoption, and manage charging stations

Toolkit launched to help councils drive EV adoption, and manage charging stations

A toolkit has been launched to help local councils as they transition to electric vehicles and support EV uptake in their communities.