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Surge in Australian fossil car advertising undermining efforts to clean up transport

Surge in Australian fossil car advertising undermining efforts to clean up transport

Advertising spending on gas-guzzling SUVs is growing rapidly, while ad spending for EVs and small cars is being cut, putting transport emissions targets at risk.
Renault joins EV price war by slashing $10,000 off driveway price of Megane E-Tech

Renault joins EV price war by slashing $10,000 off driveway price of Megane E-Tech

Vive la competition! Renault joins EV price war by slashing price of Megane’s E-Tech
VW claims highest ever safety, efficiency and comfort rating for ID.7 electric sedan

VW claims highest ever safety, efficiency and comfort rating for ID.7 electric sedan

VW’s flagship ID.7 electric sedan tops a prestigious vehicle test that covers safety, comfort and efficiency with the first ever overall rating of “very good”. Testers were less enamoured by the cost.
Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks

Another Chinese EV brand targets Australia market with low-cost electric hatchbacks

Another affordable EV maker to launch models in Australia in late 2024, thanks to the owner of Peugeot, Fiat, Jeep and more.
Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030

Nothing in budget for electrifying transport, which will be highest emitting sector by 2030

Labor commits $6.7 billion to an unproven green hydrogen industry, but neglects help to electrify Australia’s transport sector which is projected to be the biggest source of emissions by 2030.
Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public

Charge an EV for $5? Origin Energy trial goes public

The EV Power Up program offers electricity at 8c per kilowatt hour, which Origin estimates could fill a Tesla Model Y for $4.60.
BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

BYD’s new electric hot hatch specs and name uncovered

Key specs and name of BYD’s upcoming powerful electric hatchback have been revealed, including a faster top speed than the Seal.
Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

Nearly all major car companies are sabotaging EV transition, and Japan is worst, study finds

Damning new report finds nearly all major car companies are actively sabotaging world’s efforts to avoid catastrophic global warming, and Japan companies are the worst.