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BYD Sea Lion 7 EV seen in right hand drive, preparing to launch in 2024

BYD Sea Lion 7 EV seen in right hand drive, preparing to launch in 2024

BYD’s new all electric sleek SUV previewed for right-hand-drive markets like Australia, revealing key details.
Tesla says a sustainable economy will save 16 billion tonnes of fossil fuels a year

Tesla says a sustainable economy will save 16 billion tonnes of fossil fuels a year

Tesla’s 2023 impact report reveals improvements on self-driving safety as well as stunning figures on how much mining could be avoided with a full transition to clean technology.
Another 149 pole-mounted EV chargers to be installed across Australia’s biggest city

Another 149 pole-mounted EV chargers to be installed across Australia’s biggest city

Another 149 pole mounted EV chargers to be installed across certain suburbs in Sydney.
BHP and Rio Tinto to fast track battery electric haul truck trials in Pilbara

BHP and Rio Tinto to fast track battery electric haul truck trials in Pilbara

Rio Tinto and BHP announce plans to collaborate and fast track the testing of large battery electric haul trucks.
“Not good:” Elon Musk slams US EV tariff as three quarters of young Americans say they’d consider buying a Chinese vehicle

“Not good:” Elon Musk slams US EV tariff as three quarters of young Americans say they’d consider buying a Chinese vehicle

Survey find most young US people would consider buying a Chinese vehicle. The polling comes days after a 100% tariff was slapped on imports of Chinese EVs, a move Elon Musk says will “distort the market”.
China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

A battle between clean tech and fossil dinosaurs? Insiders say China is poised to slap a 25 per cent tariff on imports of “large-engined” vehicles from the US and Europe.
Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024

Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024

Smart has announced its arrival into Australian market with 2 new German designed premium EVs.
Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council

Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council

Australia’s peak electric vehicle lobby group will get a new driver after its inaugural chief executive revealed plans to step down from the role.