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Zeekr releases prices of its ultra-luxury 009 electric people mover

Zeekr releases prices of its ultra-luxury 009 electric people mover

Zeekr launches its 009 ultra-luxury people mover with pricing and specs as a new era of EVs enters Australia.
EV retrofit specialists wins Australian innovation challenge

EV retrofit specialists wins Australian innovation challenge

Australian plug-and-play EV control system provider Veepower has won a major innovation award for its technology that simplifies the process of retrofitting vehicles.
Xpeng offers 10 year warranty and free service for new G6 electric SUV

Xpeng offers 10 year warranty and free service for new G6 electric SUV

Xpeng offers thousands of dollars worth of value on its G6 electric SUV to new customers.
Bentley delays EV-only goal by five years, to release its first electric SUV in 2026

Bentley delays EV-only goal by five years, to release its first electric SUV in 2026

Luxury car brand Bentley has pushed back its EV-only plans by five years, as it decides to extend its flirtation with plug in hybrid options.
Rebate removal blamed for EV sales slump as hybrid sales soar

Rebate removal blamed for EV sales slump as hybrid sales soar

Misconceptions and the early removal of rebates have put the brakes on electric car sales, an industry group warns as figures show adoption has slowed.
Tesla offers free supercharging in new bid to boost sales

Tesla offers free supercharging in new bid to boost sales

Tesla pulls another demand lever to help it deliver more Model Ys before the end of the year, and ahead of the expected launch of the refreshed model in 2025.
Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric heavy trucks and charging network

Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric heavy trucks and charging network

Two of Australia’s biggest trucking groups land federal funds to roll out 54 electric trucks and build charging infrastructure to support them.
New EU transport commissioner wants to stick to 2035 ban on ICE vehicles

New EU transport commissioner wants to stick to 2035 ban on ICE vehicles

New commissioner for sustainable transport in the European Union says he wants to stick to the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.