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UK hits one million EV milestone

UK hits one million EV milestone

UK reaches one million EV milestone, but expects to double that in the next two years.
BYD Dolphin Mini on the way to international markets

BYD Dolphin Mini on the way to international markets

BYD’s most affordable city electric car showcased in a new video with a new name, likely a candidate for international markets.
BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January

BYD becomes best selling EV brand in Australia as Tesla sales plunge in January

After a stellar year in 2023, EV sales stall in January as Tesla suffers delivery problems that allow BYD to steal its mantle as the top selling EV brand for the month.
EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed

EV sales in New Zealand take a dive in first month of 2024 after discount axed

Sales of new EVs in New Zealand plunge after conservative government brings end to clean car discount program.
Nissan to launch new EV smart charging tech, to unlock potential of V2G and V2G

Nissan to launch new EV smart charging tech, to unlock potential of V2G and V2G

Japanese automaker to launch Nissan Energy Share in its home market next month – branded tech designed for smart charging and discharging EV batteries.
NVES: A big win for transport emissions and public health, but we can’t relax yet

NVES: A big win for transport emissions and public health, but we can’t relax yet

After more than a decade of campaigning, Australia now has a timeline for an effective vehicle efficiency standard. The EV community now has 30 days to push for the best possible outcome.
Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer

Fuel efficiency standard creeps closer

Australia is one step closer to legislating fuel efficiency standards with new details released over the weekend.
How to spot the most efficient electric vehicle, and the least efficient

How to spot the most efficient electric vehicle, and the least efficient

Survey of most efficient EVs deliver surprising results in Australia, but they all deliver big savings over ICE cars.