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Fossil car lobby told to withdraw “misleading claims” on car price hikes

Fossil car lobby told to withdraw “misleading claims” on car price hikes

A majority of automakers now support the vehicle emissions standard, and with internal documents exposing a misinformation campaign, fossil car lobby urged to give up.
NVES in a nutshell: All you need to know about the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

NVES in a nutshell: All you need to know about the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard

Since it was announced almost three weeks ago, there’s been a lot of misinformation around the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard. To clear things up we take a deep dive into the 3 options.
Subaru slashes prices of Solterra electric SUV before deliveries begin

Subaru slashes prices of Solterra electric SUV before deliveries begin

Subaru slashes up to $8,000 off the asking price of its first EV in Australia, even before first customer deliveries are made.
“Corolla killer:” BYD launches $US15,000 EV in direct attack on legacy makers

“Corolla killer:” BYD launches $US15,000 EV in direct attack on legacy makers

BYD has launched its low cost sedan in China which industry observers are calling the Corolla Killer.
New details on the upcoming Model 3 variant spotted

New details on the upcoming Model 3 variant spotted

The latest sighting of the Performance variant reveals more details of the upcoming track-focused Model 3.
Residents say no to Tesla plans to lift Berlin gigafactory capacity to one million EVs

Residents say no to Tesla plans to lift Berlin gigafactory capacity to one million EVs

Local mayor says public mood against Tesla is worsening as car company seeks approval to treble capacity of Berlin gigafactory to one million EVs a year.
Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues

Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues

Less than a month after the trial of four new electric buses began in Launceston, transport operator Metro Tasmania has confirmed that “teething issues” have put the trial on hold.
Revolutionising the truck stop: NewVolt unveils plans for charging network to electrify Australia’s road freight

Revolutionising the truck stop: NewVolt unveils plans for charging network to electrify Australia’s road freight

NewVolt launches its plan to electrify Australia’s major trucking freight routes with a network of electric truck charging stations that it says will slash transport costs.