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Hybrid cars can be nearly five times dirtier than battery electric cars, new report finds

Hybrid cars can be nearly five times dirtier than battery electric cars, new report finds

Hybrid and plug in hybrid cars have more than twice the lifecycle greenhouse gas emissions of full battery electric cars in an average grid, but up to five times more emissions in a 100 pct renewable grid.
BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

BYD Sealion 7 and plug in hybrid ute seen testing in Australia ahead of international launch

BYD’s next line of vehicles seen testing on Australian roads – a fully electric SUV and a plug in hybrid ute – hinting at what’s to come from the brand.
Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla strikes deal with insurance provider to lower costs for electric vehicles

Tesla announces its partnership with Zurich Australia along with plans to make insurance coverage available inside its app as it has done in some US states since 2019. 
Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

Price of Australia’s first electric ute slashed by nearly half in key right hand drive market

With limited options and lowering demand, LDV slashes prices on its electric ute to move remaining stock.
Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

Chinese EV brand Zeekr quietly launches Australian website ahead of electric arrivals

One of the newest EV brands in Australia quietly launches website with model specs ahead of imminent launch.
Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

Toyota is rolling out EV charging stations across its dealership network in Australia. It will mean that – for the moment – it will have more charging bays than actual EVs on the road.
Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

Chinese competitor to Tesla Semi plans US assembly facility for electric trucks

Chinese electric truck startup Windrose is reportedly planning to set up an assembly plant in the US for its electric semi-trucks, billed as a direct competitor to the Tesla Semi.
Forget EVs, the Coalition has a plan for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars

Forget EVs, the Coalition has a plan for nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars

The Coalition used to say EVs will ruin the weekend and won’t tow your boat. Now one of their Senators is very excited about nuclear-fuelled hydrogen cars.