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Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year

Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.
Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

Would Peter Dutton cut my taxes to take into account the roads I don’t use?

The Liberal party is right, or at least Bridget McKenzie is, and possibly Peter Dutton agrees with her; EV drivers should pay their fair share to use the roads.
Nissan cancels plans for two US-made electric sedans

Nissan cancels plans for two US-made electric sedans

Nissan has reportedly cancelled plans to produce two electric sedans at its American factories and is also reconsidering the “development schedule” of two battery electric crossovers.
BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone

BYD starts deliveries of its first electric off-roader with a roof-mounted drone

BYD’s off-roading brand has begun deliveries of its first fully electric model, the Tai 3, and reports strong demand.
MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

MG launches more affordable version of two-door Cyberster, and with more range

MG launches a RWD variant of the two door, scissor door equipped electric drop-top Cyberster, its most affordable variant yet.
Tesla offers thousands off cost of new Model Y for owners of original MY

Tesla offers thousands off cost of new Model Y for owners of original MY

Tesla offers thousands off the price of a new Model Y to original electric SUV owners as the company looks to boost sales.
Electric car U-turn could lift cost of EVs by thousands

Electric car U-turn could lift cost of EVs by thousands

The cost of buying an electric vehicle could rise by thousands of dollars for some motorists if fringe benefits tax rules are changed after the election.
The all electric construction machines paving way for zero emission building projects

The all electric construction machines paving way for zero emission building projects

The Sophies Minde project is using all electric excavators, drills, cranes and transport as Oslo imposes mandatory zero emissions construction targets for all public projects.