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Renault’s electric Scenic named car of the year as EVs dominate top rankings

Renault’s electric Scenic named car of the year as EVs dominate top rankings

Renault electric SUV wins car of the year award at Geneva Motor Show as EVs dominate the top rankings.
Australia’s biggest concrete supplier to trial its first electric truck

Australia’s biggest concrete supplier to trial its first electric truck

The bigger concrete maker in Australia to trial its first electric truck at a remote mining site as it awaits regulatory approval to use on public roads.
Toyota finally launches first electric vehicle in Australia, then says EV transition “too quick”

Toyota finally launches first electric vehicle in Australia, then says EV transition “too quick”

Japanese car giant finally launches its first battery electric vehicle in Australia and uses the occasion to complain about the proposed vehicle emissions standards.
BYD launches two-door electric supercar with stunning power and acceleration

BYD launches two-door electric supercar with stunning power and acceleration

BYD launches its supercar model with impressive performance figures.
Australian EVs could earn $12,000 in a single year with vehicle-to-grid tech

Australian EVs could earn $12,000 in a single year with vehicle-to-grid tech

ARENA study on vehicle-to-grid technology reveals some astonishing financial benefits that could rapidly accelerate the rollout of the technology.
All-electric Ford SuperVan sets fastest EV lap at Bathurst 500

All-electric Ford SuperVan sets fastest EV lap at Bathurst 500

An all-electric van from Ford broke the record for fastest closed-wheel vehicle, electric vehicle, and commercial vehicle to lap around Mount Panorama.
Hyundai’s first high performance EV, the Ioniq 5 N, officially available in Australia

Hyundai’s first high performance EV, the Ioniq 5 N, officially available in Australia

Hyundai’s first high-performance electric vehicle (EV), the Ioniq 5 N, is now officially available in Australia, with the company revealing its full specs, and eye watering starting price.
Electric vehicles will crush fossil cars on price as lithium and battery prices fall

Electric vehicles will crush fossil cars on price as lithium and battery prices fall

Fossil car makers are in for a rude surprise as EVs accelerate toward price parity, as new research points to significant falls in the cost of raw materials.