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Siemens to add up to 1,000 VW ID.4 EVs to its corporate fleet

Siemens to add up to 1,000 VW ID.4 EVs to its corporate fleet

German tech giant Siemens signs deal to supplement its company fleet of vehicles with up to 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles.
Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open

Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open

Uber will test its fully electric service in Melbourne first, offering free rides at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Kia EVs.
The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

The stinkbug infestation that deprived Model Y of the crown of best selling car in Australia

Tesla Model Y could have been crowned Australia’s best-selling passenger car in 2023 were it not for a stinkbug infestation on a ship – but it could still claim that title in 2024.
MG jacks up prices of most popular EV models in Australia

MG jacks up prices of most popular EV models in Australia

MG raises prices of multiple EV variants across its electric car line up in Australia.
RAA unveils new electric patrol van and 7kW mobile EV charger

RAA unveils new electric patrol van and 7kW mobile EV charger

Royal Automobile Association unveils Peugeot E-Partner electric patrol van and 7kW mobile EV charger to help EV drivers with a flat battery.
End of New Zealand “ute tax” pushes EV penetration over 50% in December

End of New Zealand “ute tax” pushes EV penetration over 50% in December

For the first time, electric vehicles accounted for over 50% of the new car market share in New Zealand in December.
Hyundai unveils 2024 Kona Electric specs – and price cuts

Hyundai unveils 2024 Kona Electric specs – and price cuts

Three new Kona Electrics are now available, with price cuts for the entry-level and mid-level models.
Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023

Electric vehicle sales: Final numbers on the EV models added to Australian roads in 2023

Australia’s 2023 EV sales tabled and what’s to come in 2024 as more drivers make the switch to electric cars.