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“We cannot support it:” Polestar follows Tesla out of car lobby over Toyota led campaign

“We cannot support it:” Polestar follows Tesla out of car lobby over Toyota led campaign

Polestar follows Tesla out the door of Australia’s main car lobby, saying its campaign against vehicle emission standards cannot be supported.
Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars

Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars

Analysis by CBA shows that new emissions standard will push total cost of ownership of an EV below that of a comparable ICE car.
Leak of new Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous specs reveal big boost in power

Leak of new Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous specs reveal big boost in power

Leaked specifications of the upcoming new Tesla Model 3 Ludicrous, showing massive power upgrade, enhancing the car’s performance cred.
Australian transport company to power 30-strong electric truck fleet with off-grid solar and batteries

Australian transport company to power 30-strong electric truck fleet with off-grid solar and batteries

Transport and logistics company to create a 30-strong electric truck fleet that will be used for metro deliveries but will be powered and charged only by a massive off-grid solar and battery system.
“False and misleading:” Tesla quits Australia car lobby over emission standards

“False and misleading:” Tesla quits Australia car lobby over emission standards

US automaker Tesla has spectacularly resigned from Australia’s peak automotive organisation, claiming the group is spreading “false and misleading” information about vehicle efficiency standards that could hurt the industry. The electric vehicle giant also referred claims from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) to Australia’s competition watchdog on Thursday, asking it to consider whether […]
EVs account for nearly half of all new novated leases after FBT exemption

EVs account for nearly half of all new novated leases after FBT exemption

Electric vehicles now account for up to 40 per cent of new novated car leases after getting an FBT exemption, and more supply.
Tesla’s supercharger rollout – more sites under construction

Tesla’s supercharger rollout – more sites under construction

Australia’s most-reliable charging network pushes ahead with rollout of new large charging sites spotted in three states.
“Car park for clunkers:” Australian drivers have wasted $4 billion on fuel

“Car park for clunkers:” Australian drivers have wasted $4 billion on fuel

Chris Bowen says Australia has become a car park for clunkers and added fuel costs from inefficient cars is already more than $4 billion.