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Volkswagen joins Hyundai in supporting efficiency standard, plans 10 new EVs

Volkswagen joins Hyundai in supporting efficiency standard, plans 10 new EVs

A second major auto maker has announced it supports the government’s vehicle emissions policy, and is promising 10 new EV models in Australia market this year.
Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.
Volkswagen unveils ID.7 Tourer wagon to restore the weekend

Volkswagen unveils ID.7 Tourer wagon to restore the weekend

Volkswagen unveils its first electric wagon, the ID.7 Tourer, which will boast up to 685 kms of range and more than enough storage capacity for any weekend adventure.
“Sea of blood:” China’s Xpeng promises 30 new EV models to survive competition

“Sea of blood:” China’s Xpeng promises 30 new EV models to survive competition

Xpeng to dramatically expand its lineup of EVs over the next three years in an effort to survive what it calls the “sea of blood” – the intense competition between Chinese brands.

European car makers slow transition by failing to make affordable EVs

European car makers accused of protecting short term profits by refusing to make affordable EVs at scale and slowing down transition.
Tesla Cybertruck showcased in world’s biggest right-hand-drive market

Tesla Cybertruck showcased in world’s biggest right-hand-drive market

Tesla’s halo vehicle, the Cybertruck, has landed in a key right hand market to help the brand improve sales.
EV charging is child’s play. Local council installs adorable toy EV charger for kids

EV charging is child’s play. Local council installs adorable toy EV charger for kids

Inspiring the next generation of EV advocates. An Australian local council has included a toy EV charger in one of its playgrounds.
Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network

Ampol looks to cash in on half hour charging times as it expands EV network

Ampol to treble EV charging bays and cash in on charging times, but believes fossil fuel sales will remain strong and is unfazed by new emissions standards.