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Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs

Volkswagen may shut German car plants due to impact of Chinese EVs

Volkswagen reportedly considering closure of factories in Germany for the first time in its 87-year history as it fights competition from China’s electric vehicle (EV) makers.
Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so

Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so

Australia may no longer be a dumping ground for the world’s most polluting cars, but it will need to get its settings right to avoid being a dumping ground for dumb EVs.
Jeep cuts price for electric Avenger before its launch in Australia

Jeep cuts price for electric Avenger before its launch in Australia

Jeep cuts the Australian pre-launch price for the Jeep Avenger, its first ever battery electric vehicle (BEV), which now starts from $49,990, before on road costs.
Rivian R1T electric ute spotted on Australian roads

Rivian R1T electric ute spotted on Australian roads

A Rivian R1T ute has been spotted in Australia with its signature front light bar illuminating the street.
VW reveals pricing of ID. Buzz due to land in Australia before Christmas

VW reveals pricing of ID. Buzz due to land in Australia before Christmas

German automotive giant says the ID. Buzz will go on sale before Christmas, and below the threshold for Luxury Car Tax.
Prices cut for Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 as company prepares for Polestar 3 release

Prices cut for Polestar 2 and Polestar 4 as company prepares for Polestar 3 release

Polestar cuts prices of its electric hatchback Polestar 2 and the new Polestar 3 SUV couple, as it prepares for first deliveries of the top end Polestar 3.
Zeekr launches Australian-bound 7X electric SUV with super fast battery charging

Zeekr launches Australian-bound 7X electric SUV with super fast battery charging

Zeekr officially launches its upcoming high-tech 7X, with the fastest charging speeds ever seen in an electric SUV.
Can electric motor-bikes save postal workers from dog attacks?

Can electric motor-bikes save postal workers from dog attacks?

Australian Post hopes a new delivery of quiet electric motor-bikes will reduce the number of attacks on delivery people from dogs provoked by noisy machines.