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Price parity: Cost of new EVs now lower than petrol cars in key right hand market

Price parity: Cost of new EVs now lower than petrol cars in key right hand market

The average cost of EVs has fallen below that of petrol cars in the world’s biggest right hand drive market, as the surge in fuel prices also rekindles interest in electric cars.
Australia’s first electric hydrofoil boats to be rolled out on Tasmania’s Derwent River

Australia’s first electric hydrofoil boats to be rolled out on Tasmania’s Derwent River

The Derwent River in Tasmania will soon play host to Australia’s first network of electric hydrofoil boats.
Hyundai says EVs now 20 pct of Australian orders as electric interest surges

Hyundai says EVs now 20 pct of Australian orders as electric interest surges

Hyundai says EVs now account for 20 per cent of its volumes – up from 3 per cent – due to the surge in interest sparked by the war-induced fossil fuel supply crisis.
Bowen says Australia’s small but growing fleet of EVs is saving 15 million litres of petrol a week

Bowen says Australia’s small but growing fleet of EVs is saving 15 million litres of petrol a week

Energy minister Chris Bowen says Australia’s relatively small fleet of electric vehicles is saving around 15 million litres a week. “That’s a good thing.”
Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid

Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid

Nissan unveil electric version of its Juke small SUV, complete with vehicle to grid technology.
Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds

Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds

More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to rise, a study has found, with two in five naming electric and plug-in hybrid electric models as their preferred vehicle choices.
BYD notches up 100,000th delivery of electric and hybrid cars in Australia

BYD notches up 100,000th delivery of electric and hybrid cars in Australia

BYD delivers its 100,000th car in Australia in under 4 years as the company aims to climb further in the top 10 best-selling car list in 2026.
“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks

“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks

Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest mocks Murchoch tabloid front page story and editorial that says electric truck technology is not available.