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Tesla Model 3 spotted testing with no mirrors and new camera locations

Tesla Model 3 spotted testing with no mirrors and new camera locations

A modified Tesla Model 3 with no side mirrors and new camera locations provides hints on what Tesla’s next product could feature.
An answer in search of a problem: BYD Sealion 6 plug in hybrid lands in Australia, with V2L and more range

An answer in search of a problem: BYD Sealion 6 plug in hybrid lands in Australia, with V2L and more range

BYD wants to challenge Tesla as the biggest seller of EVs in Australia. So why is it bringing out a plug in hybrid offered as a “cure to range anxiety?”
Global hydrogen vehicle sales plunge further to be tiny fraction of EV sales

Global hydrogen vehicle sales plunge further to be tiny fraction of EV sales

Global sales of fuel cell hydrogen vehicles plunged further in the first quarter to just 2,382. The sale of EVs is expected to nearly double in 2024 to 17 million.
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.