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Dutton claims no “change” to EV tax break that Coalition once said was “bad policy”

Dutton claims no “change” to EV tax break that Coalition once said was “bad policy”

Peter Dutton now says a Coalition government would keep a popular electric vehicle tax break that his party once described as “bad policy dressed up as tax reform.”
Volkswagen unveils ID. Code joint venture electric concepts for China

Volkswagen unveils ID. Code joint venture electric concepts for China

Volkswagen unveils three new electric concept cars – the ID. Aura, ID. Era, and ID. Evo – as it attempts to regain market share in the world’s biggest EV market.
“There has been some blowback:” Unrepentant Musk admits Doge impact on Tesla

“There has been some blowback:” Unrepentant Musk admits Doge impact on Tesla

Musk admits that his controversial work with the Trump administration is having “blowback” on Tesla, but insists it is all the work of recipients of fraud and waste.
World’s biggest battery maker flags first commercial sodium battery packs by end of year

World’s biggest battery maker flags first commercial sodium battery packs by end of year

CATL says lower cost, safer and more efficient sodium-ion batteries will be in mass production in 2025.
Australia is more reliant on imported oil than ever before. It needs more EVs

Australia is more reliant on imported oil than ever before. It needs more EVs

New data shows Australia imported more petroleum products than it ever has in the last quarter of 2024. Now is not the time to slow down the transition to electric transport.
Nio launches low cost Firefly hatchback with swappable battery

Nio launches low cost Firefly hatchback with swappable battery

Nio’s smallest electric car under the Firefly brand is destined for international markets, marking the start of an era of fun electric affordable hatchbacks.
Tesla cuts Cybertruck prices by more than $A16,000 to clear inventory

Tesla cuts Cybertruck prices by more than $A16,000 to clear inventory

Tesla cuts prices on Cybertruck inventory by up over $A16,000 ahead of cheapest variant production in the coming weeks.
Zeekr launches its slick performance 7 GT wagon, starts under $A44,000

Zeekr launches its slick performance 7 GT wagon, starts under $A44,000

Zeekr launches a new slick electric performance wagon to outdo Porsche and BMW at unbelievable prices.