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MG4 Xpower Performance: Fastest electric hatchback spotted in Australia

MG4 Xpower Performance: Fastest electric hatchback spotted in Australia

Australia’s fastest electric hatchback has been spotted in Sydney, ahead of an imminent launch.
Volvo to end diesel car production in early 2024 on its route to all electric

Volvo to end diesel car production in early 2024 on its route to all electric

Swedish-based automaker Volvo Cars has announced that it will end production of all diesel-powered car models by early 2024.
Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher

Electric vehicle fires are rare, risk for petrol and diesel vehicles at least 20 times higher

As electric vehicle numbers grow, recent reports might lead some people to fear fire risks will increase. The data suggests the opposite is true.
Australia’s biggest bank in discount EV loans deal for Tesla customers

Australia’s biggest bank in discount EV loans deal for Tesla customers

Australia’s biggest bank is partnering with the country’s most popular electric vehicle manufacturer in a bid to speed up adoption of low-emission cars.
NSW Labor’s weird EV policy means expensive electric cars will be spared road tax

NSW Labor’s weird EV policy means expensive electric cars will be spared road tax

Owners of EVs that have paid stamp duty will be exempt from the NSW road user charge. That includes all EVs priced above $78,000.
Volvo signs deal to buy “near zero emissions” steel that is not made from coal

Volvo signs deal to buy “near zero emissions” steel that is not made from coal

Swedish trucking giant Volvo Group has signed a deal with H2 Green Steel to purchase near zero emissions steel for use in the manufacturing of commercial vehicles.
Tesla produces its five millionth EV, takes just six months for last million

Tesla produces its five millionth EV, takes just six months for last million

Tesla has produced its five millionth EV, which happens to be the latest version of its first mass-market electric car, the Model 3.
Electric cars will be cheaper to buy than fossil fuel vehicles within three years

Electric cars will be cheaper to buy than fossil fuel vehicles within three years

Electric cars are already cheaper to run than petrol vehicles and will become less expensive to buy than fossil fuel equivalents within three years, new research says.