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Can the fossil fuel car lobby run a 2010 anti-mining tax style fear campaign in 2024? Unlikely

Can the fossil fuel car lobby run a 2010 anti-mining tax style fear campaign in 2024? Unlikely

The fossil car lobby is promising another “mining tax” campaign against new emission standards. But the Japanese car makers do not appear to have the support of their peers.
Tesla confirms no Model Y refresh this year in North America, but change afoot in China

Tesla confirms no Model Y refresh this year in North America, but change afoot in China

Tesla says refreshed Model Y will not arrive this year, but changes to the world’s best-selling car appear on-going.
Car lobby slammed for scare campaign over fuel standards

Car lobby slammed for scare campaign over fuel standards

Warnings the price of utes and large SUVs will soar and cost Australians $2.21 billion in 2025 have been slammed as “scaremongering”.
Sporty to sensible, EVs charge ahead at Fully Charged Everything Electric show

Sporty to sensible, EVs charge ahead at Fully Charged Everything Electric show

Three new EVs unveiled at opening of Everything Electric, the largest electric vehicle show in Sydney where more than 6,000 test drives are expected.
BMW announces pricing of its new electric wagon

BMW announces pricing of its new electric wagon

BMW to launch it’s first electric wagon in 2024 with a powerful drivetrain.
Engineers welcome fuel efficiency standards, but say government can be more ambitious

Engineers welcome fuel efficiency standards, but say government can be more ambitious

Australia’s national body for engineering welcomes the government’s New Vehicle Efficiency Standard but says it could be more ambitious and should start sooner.
Wallbox teams up with Plenti to connect EV drivers with renewable power

Wallbox teams up with Plenti to connect EV drivers with renewable power

Wallbox and Plethi unveil new platform that is being touted as for renewable energy products, electricians and EV drivers can be connected.
Aptera raises $US33m by allocating first production slots for three-wheel solar car

Aptera raises $US33m by allocating first production slots for three-wheel solar car

Aptera Motors, makers of “the world’s first Solar Electric Vehicle”, has raised $US33 million by allowing interested early adopters reserve one of the first 2,000 vehicle production slots.