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Australian homes with an EV will have much lower energy costs than those on ICE

Australian homes with an EV will have much lower energy costs than those on ICE

Australian households with electric vehicles will have much lower energy costs than those households that own and drive internal combustion engine vehicles.
Australian bound GAC Aion V launches in key right hand market at under $A45,000

Australian bound GAC Aion V launches in key right hand market at under $A45,000

Another new brand to enter Australia in 2025 reveals pricing of upcoming mid-sized electric SUV at $A45,000 in key right hand drive market.
New Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV spotted in Australia

New Hyundai Ioniq 9 electric SUV spotted in Australia

Hyundai’s recently unveiled 7-seater electric SUV with 2.5-tonne towing spotted in Australia for first time.
Tesla offers big discounts for Model 3 and Model Y orders through referrals

Tesla offers big discounts for Model 3 and Model Y orders through referrals

Tesla now gives $1,400 off a new car to new customers helping the company boost sales in the final month of 2024.
BYD set to launch next generation blade battery, with more range and life cycle

BYD set to launch next generation blade battery, with more range and life cycle

BYD is reportedly set to launch its next generation blade battery in 2025, which the company expects will increase driving range as well as the life cycle of the battery.
California prepares to front up against Trump over EVs, and Musk is not happy

California prepares to front up against Trump over EVs, and Musk is not happy

California is planning to defy Donald Trump and re-introduce its own EV subsidy. But it may also exclude Tesla, to the annoyance of new “first buddy” Elon Musk.
Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero

Fortescue signs $600m deal for battery electric mining equipment in pursuit of real zero

Fortescue signs deal for $A600 million of battery electric mining equipment from Chinese heavy machinery manufacturer XCMG, in pursuit of its goal of real zero emissions by 2030.
BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries

BYD says its Shark 6 plug in ute collects nearly 4,000 orders ahead of first deliveries

BYD gets nearly 4,000 orders on its upcoming Shark 6 ute with first production utes to land in coming weeks.