1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes “rarest” car to be converted to fully electric
A super rare classic Bentley has been given an all-electric makeover by EV conversion specialist Lunaz.
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Volvo to start making electric trucks at Australia’s biggest vehicle factory in 2027
Volvo says that it will start making fully electric trucks in Australia from 2027, although numbers will be influenced by a change in design rules to allow wider vehicles.
Electric utes can now power the weekend – and the work week
Electric utes are finally making their way to Australia. Here's a list of what is likely to be available.
Subaru issues a second recall for electric SUV due to risk wheels could fall off
Subaru of America has issued a second recall for the Solterra due to a fault in some of the electric SUVs that could cause the wheels to fall off.
Ford heads for exit from EV start-up Rivian after massive $10 billion write-down
American automotive icon sells a majority of its shares in Rivian after reporting a massive write-down on its investment in the EV-only start-up.
EV road tax – the “world’s worst EV policy” – to be heard in High Court this week
The future of the Victorian state EV road tax goes to the High Court of Australia in Canberra this week in what could be a landmark case for the industry.
Renault partners with conversion business to create fully electric classics
Renault offers EV retrofit kits to upgrade come classic models to all-electric.
“Double the number of petrol pumps:” NSW promises 30,000 EV charging stations
NSW Coalition government announces plans to install 30,000 EV chargers, and developing "right to charge" reforms in apartment buildings.
Tesla lifts prices of new Model 3 and Model Y, the best selling EVs in Australia
Tesla has increased the prices of its popular models in Australia less than a month after slashing them.
Network giant launches electric work ute trial in first step to dump 400 diesel vehicles
Transgrid announces all electric ute trial as it hopes to phase out its fleet of 400 diesel commercial vehicles.