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Electric car sales to get boost in South Australia under proposed $18 million plan but it's not enough to power a rapid transition to zero emissions cars, say critics.
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Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows
Mercedes announces "more affordable" variant of its EQC 400 4MATIC, after identifying an opportunity to attract more first-time electric SUV customers.
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“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day
Elon Musk says Tesla FSD is amazing by human standards, and MIT expert Lex Fridman spells out his takeaways from AI Day.
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Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute
Ford to double production numbers for its electric ute after strong response from consumers.
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New Porsche Taycan offers cult colors, better range and faster charging
German luxury carmaker Porsche unveils iconic colours, and better energy and battery management for its all-electric 2022 Porsche Taycan.
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NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation
NSW government agrees to backdate eligibility for electric vehicle rebates and stamp duty waivers, after Covid lockdown delays legislation.
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US investment giant backs rollout of 5,000 EV chargers in Australia
BlackRock makes its largest-yet EV-related investment in Jolt, an electric car charging startup that wants to roll out the biggest and cheapest network in Australia.
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Queensland government adds five Hyundai Nexo hydrogen vehicles to its fleet
South Korean automaker delivers five of Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles into the Queensland government’s fleet, adding to 20 already deployed in the ACT.
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Genesis teases its first dedicated electric SUV, the GV60
Genesis teased images of the GV60, its first electric SUV, which is due to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2022.
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EV sales bounce in Australia, but federal government policies rated a “fail”
EV sales jumped sharply in the first half of 2021, according to official data, but federal government policies still rated a "fail" by industry body.
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