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How road-toll exemptions can accelerate the rollout of electric trucks

How road-toll exemptions can accelerate the rollout of electric trucks

Europe’s road freight sector is at a turning point. Current geopolitical tensions and renewed energy price volatility strengthen the case for reducing Europe’s dependence on diesel in road freight.
Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia, the first Tesla with vehicle-to-load

Model Y L deliveries begin in Australia, the first Tesla with vehicle-to-load

First deliveries of Tesla’s longest, most spacious EV begin in Australia, just over a month after orders open.
Hyundai unveils Ioniq V, its first EV dedicated for huge China market

Hyundai unveils Ioniq V, its first EV dedicated for huge China market

Hyundai has unveiled the new all-electric Ioniq V, the first dedicated Ioniq production model for the Chinese market and the first of 20 new models planned for biggest EV market in the world.
Australian EV body calls for “universal levy” on vehicles rather than a “lazy tax” on electric cars

Australian EV body calls for “universal levy” on vehicles rather than a “lazy tax” on electric cars

AEVA suggests a universal “mass times distance” charge should be levied on all road-going vehicles, regardless of fuel type, and that the fuel excise be left intact to tax pollution.
Fund offers Australian truck operators $100 million to go electric, at no upfront cost

Fund offers Australian truck operators $100 million to go electric, at no upfront cost

UK based fund offers $100 million to Australian truck operators to transition to electric, with no upfront cost for the vehicles or charging.
Xpeng launches its biggest EV and showcases AI tech at Beijing Auto Show

Xpeng launches its biggest EV and showcases AI tech at Beijing Auto Show

Xpeng showcases its biggest electric SUV to date, as well as its latest AI and robotics tech at the world’s biggest car show.
Chery backed Lepas brand heads to Australia with two EV models

Chery backed Lepas brand heads to Australia with two EV models

Chery’s next sub-brand with two attractive EV models gears up for local launch.
BYD’s biggest EV to date attracts 30,000 pre-orders in 24 hours, starting at $A51,000

BYD’s biggest EV to date attracts 30,000 pre-orders in 24 hours, starting at $A51,000

BYD’s next flagship BEV scores over 30,000 orders in just 24 hours after launch. It will be the biggest and heaviest of its EVs to date.