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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.”
Polestar begins deliveries of its high end Polestar 3 electric SUV

Polestar begins deliveries of its high end Polestar 3 electric SUV

Deliveries of the first high end Polestar 3 electric SUV have begun, with the first Australian customers to receive their EVs later this year.
New Zeekr X EV spotted in Australia for first time

New Zeekr X EV spotted in Australia for first time

One of Australia’s newest upcoming EVs has been spotted for the first time with sighting exciting EV fans.
Tesla opens another new repair centre in Australia

Tesla opens another new repair centre in Australia

Tesla opens a new body repair centre, helping thousands more Tesla owners keep their EV on the road longer.