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Omoda Jaecoo extends J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFY

Omoda Jaecoo extends J5 EV $36,990 driveaway price to EOFY

Jaecoo’s $36,990 driveaway launch price on the J5 EV extended until EOFY.
Geely offers low finance rate and free charger with EX5 extended range model

Geely offers low finance rate and free charger with EX5 extended range model

Geely sweetens finance offer and a free home charger for its already popular EX5 electric SUV until EOFY.
First Tesla Semi electric truck rolls off high volume production line

First Tesla Semi electric truck rolls off high volume production line

First Tesla Semi electric truck comes off the mass production line as the company aims for 50,000 units per year to decarbonise freight and logistics sectors.
Suzuki confirms pricing of e-Vitara, with pre-order special at $46,990

Suzuki confirms pricing of e-Vitara, with pre-order special at $46,990

Suzuki announces prices on its first EV in Australia with a pre-order offer, starting at $46,990 drive-away.
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.