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Maserati adds fourth EV to its growing electric range, but this one is a boat

Maserati adds fourth EV to its growing electric range, but this one is a boat

Maserati plans to be an all-electric marque by 2030, and has added an electric boat to its range of battery electric cars.
Electric ute gets closer to Australia, as Polestar owner launches in right hand market

Electric ute gets closer to Australia, as Polestar owner launches in right hand market

A new ute is heading over to Thailand in the coming months, paving the path for a potential Australian launch soon after.
Tesla leads charge in EV sales as new milestone reached in June, BYD dips

Tesla leads charge in EV sales as new milestone reached in June, BYD dips

EV sales in June reached a significant milestone, breaking through 50,000 for the first time for the June half year, and as Tesla continues to dominate the charts and BYD sees a dip.
Fortescue and Liebherr to develop first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines

Fortescue and Liebherr to develop first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines

Fortescue and German-Swiss equipment manufacturer Liebherr to develop what they say will be the first zero emissions autonomous haul trucks for mines in the world.
Toyota plans to reboot its shrinking Chinese market with self-driving plans

Toyota plans to reboot its shrinking Chinese market with self-driving plans

Toyota seeks to reboot its shrinking share of the world’s biggest car market by launching a new EV with advanced autonomous driving.
GWM cuts prices again on multiple Ora electric hatch variants

GWM cuts prices again on multiple Ora electric hatch variants

GWM cuts prices again on Australia’s most affordable EV, as the electric price war continues to bite.
First Xpeng G6s electric SUVs spotted in the wild in Australia

First Xpeng G6s electric SUVs spotted in the wild in Australia

A pair of Xpeng’s upcoming G6 electric SUVs have been spotted testing in the wild.
The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”

The shift from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees in “little Norway”

ACT moves from weight-based to emissions-based registration fees, but free regos end in Australia’s “little Norway.”