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Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road

One tricky path the policy must navigate is allowing for supply of both small and large vehicles, without exacerbating the trend towards oversized vehicles on our roads.

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Norway sets new vehicle efficiency record as Australia urged to give new standard “teeth”

Australians are being urged to vote for Option C of federal Labor's New Vehicle Efficiency Standard to achieve the kind of progress being seen in countries like Norway.

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UK hits one million EV milestone

UK reaches one million EV milestone, but expects to double that in the next two years.

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BYD Dolphin Mini on the way to international markets

BYD's most affordable city electric car showcased in a new video with a new name, likely a candidate for international markets.

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BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January

After a stellar year in 2023, EV sales stall in January as Tesla suffers delivery problems that allow BYD to steal its mantle as the top selling EV brand for the month.

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EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed

Sales of new EVs in New Zealand plunge after conservative government brings end to clean car discount program.

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NVES: A big win for transport emissions and public health, but we can’t relax yet

After more than a decade of campaigning, Australia now has a timeline for an effective vehicle efficiency standard. The EV community now has 30 days to push for the best possible outcome.