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BYD’s Shark 6 plug in hybrid becomes third most popular ute in Australian market

BYD’s Shark 6 plug in hybrid becomes third most popular ute in Australian market

BYD’s newly launched Shark 6 plug in hybrid climbs the sales charts to claim a podium spot as the country’s third most popular ute.
Australian logistics provider rolls out 20-strong electric truck fleet, powered by solar

Australian logistics provider rolls out 20-strong electric truck fleet, powered by solar

Australian logistics company has rolled out 20 electric trucks, powered at its hubs by its own rooftop solar and battery storage.
All the EV brands and models on show at Everything Electric Sydney this weekend

All the EV brands and models on show at Everything Electric Sydney this weekend

The world’s no. 1 home energy and electric vehicle show returns to Sydney this weekend, it promises to be the biggest and most exciting Everything Electric yet.
Zeekr debuts world’s two fastest charging EVs at Everything Electric Sydney

Zeekr debuts world’s two fastest charging EVs at Everything Electric Sydney

Zeekr to showcase two of the fastest charging EVs along with high performance and premium EV lineup in Sydney at Everything Electric event.
Tesla China sales halve in February as global rebellion against Musk accelerates

Tesla China sales halve in February as global rebellion against Musk accelerates

The sale of China-made Teslas dropped by half in February, adding to the company’s already mounting litany of woes, as its stock price continues to plunge.
Tesla Superchargers set on fire in Massachusetts, cars in Toulouse

Tesla Superchargers set on fire in Massachusetts, cars in Toulouse

Seven Tesla Superchargers set alight earlier in the US and a dozen Teslas reportedly incinerated at a dealership in France in a new wave of vandalism against the Elon Musk brand.
Ford Ranger plug-in ute unveiled: More expensive and less range than a BYD Shark

Ford Ranger plug-in ute unveiled: More expensive and less range than a BYD Shark

Ford unveils its first plug-in hybrid ute in Australia, an electrified version of its best-selling Ranger. It comes in at higher price and with lower electric range than the BYD Shark 6, but with more towing power.
Australian EV sales down once again in February, Tesla still leads and hybrids surge

Australian EV sales down once again in February, Tesla still leads and hybrids surge

February EV sales show a worrying trend as major slowdown in EV sales appears. Tesla still leads the EV market, but plug in hybrids have surged.