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Car rental giant to add 27 Hyundai Ioniq EVs to Australian car fleet

Car rental giant to add 27 Hyundai Ioniq EVs to Australian car fleet

Hyundai lands Australia order for 270 of its electric Ioniq 5 and Ioniq 6 from rental car giant.
Victoria unveils roadmap to electrify bus fleet

Victoria unveils roadmap to electrify bus fleet

Victoria launches official roadmap to electrify the state’s bus fleet, building on the commitment that all new public transport buses purchased from July 1, 2025, will be zero emissions.
Japanese auto giant Suzuki unveils its first battery EV, the eVitara

Japanese auto giant Suzuki unveils its first battery EV, the eVitara

Japanese carmaker Suzuki’s first mass production battery electric vehicle (BEV) will be the eVitara, which will initially be available in Europe, India, and Japan in the middle of 2025.
Sales of Model 3 plunge in October as overall Tesla sales slump in 2024

Sales of Model 3 plunge in October as overall Tesla sales slump in 2024

Early data shows a major drop in EV sales in October, with the Model 3 plunging in the latest month and Tesla down nearly 20 per cent over the year to date.
Toyota takes surprise lead as battery EVs account for 94 pct of new car sales in Norway

Toyota takes surprise lead as battery EVs account for 94 pct of new car sales in Norway

EVs account for 94 per cent of new car sales in Norway, with the list of best sellers topped by a global car giant that has focused on hybrids.
Renewable-powered facility with pull-through charging wins best EV charger award

Renewable-powered facility with pull-through charging wins best EV charger award

EV charging station that is powered by renewables, provides a priority bay for people with disabilities and pull-through charging for EVs wins AEVA best charging award.
Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets

Australian supermarket and recycling companies add electric prime movers to their fleets

Supermarket giant Coles and recycling firm CD Dodd are the latest companies to add electric prime movers to their transport fleets in Victoria and Western Australia.
LDV teases Australian-bound electric ute boasting best in class towing

LDV teases Australian-bound electric ute boasting best in class towing

LDV showcases upcoming electric ute with best-in-class towing and an aggressive look to compete with the recently launched BYD Shark.