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“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids emit up to 7 times more than claimed, even in cities

“Dangerous distraction:” Plug-in hybrids emit up to 7 times more than claimed, even in cities

A shocking study from European think tank Transport and Environment has shown emissions from plug-in hybrids are much higher than companies claim while battery range is much lower.
Why Australia bowed to the demands of makers of expensive, luxury 4WDs

Why Australia bowed to the demands of makers of expensive, luxury 4WDs

The demands of the fossil fuel industry – and their millions of highly polluting Tonka trucks – have once again been placed above the health and wellbeing of local communities.
BYD launches Yuan Up, its most affordable electric SUV at price of $A20,500

BYD launches Yuan Up, its most affordable electric SUV at price of $A20,500

BYD unveils Yuan Up compact electric SUV, adding another low cost ground-up EV to its lineup with a price of around $A20,500.
Fortescue electric excavator reaches million tonnes milestone, outperforms diesel

Fortescue electric excavator reaches million tonnes milestone, outperforms diesel

Fortescue says its electric excavator reaches important milestone, while testing continues for its first electric truck, carrying 231 tonnes of ore.
Polestar uses renewable power to slash carbon footprint of new electric SUV

Polestar uses renewable power to slash carbon footprint of new electric SUV

Polestar says manufacturing efficiencies and more renewable energy has slashed the carbon footprint of its new Polestar 3 electric SUV.
One in four new car sales in Australia’s national capital is fully electric

One in four new car sales in Australia’s national capital is fully electric

The ACT leads the country in its share of wind and solar, and now leads in the uptake of electric vehicles by a significant margin.
Australia seals deal on vehicle standards after softening rules for utes and 4WDs

Australia seals deal on vehicle standards after softening rules for utes and 4WDs

Federal government softens rules for 4WDs and utes as it finally wins approval for new vehicle emissions standards from legacy car lobby.
Ford reportedly eyeing India factory reopening to deliver low-cost EV plans

Ford reportedly eyeing India factory reopening to deliver low-cost EV plans

Ford is reportedly investigating the possibility of reopening its Chennai factory in India, with speculation it is looking to build an EV platform for local and overseas markets.