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Tesla reaches 2 million electric vehicle production milestone at Shanghai factory

Tesla reaches 2 million electric vehicle production milestone at Shanghai factory

The Tesla gigafactory that supplies the Australian market has reached a major milestone with the production of its two millionth electric car.
Ford’s Mach-E electric Mustang lands in Australia with new sighting

Ford’s Mach-E electric Mustang lands in Australia with new sighting

A truck load of Mustang Mach-E have been spotted in Melbourne ahead of its Q4 launch.
“Just the beginning:” Local councils urged to embrace electric cars, trucks

“Just the beginning:” Local councils urged to embrace electric cars, trucks

Representatives from more than 100 local councils have jumped behind the wheels of a range of electric vehicles ahead of World EV Day.
BYD heads to Europe, showcases 6 new electric models

BYD heads to Europe, showcases 6 new electric models

BYD’s global expansion continues with 6 new models showcased and one launched at a European auto show.
EV winners and losers: Full sales data for August and 2023 year to date

EV winners and losers: Full sales data for August and 2023 year to date

A full list of EV sales in Australia for the month of August and year to date. Three cars still dominate the market.
One in 5 new UK cars sold in August was battery electric

One in 5 new UK cars sold in August was battery electric

Electric car registrations in the UK had their strongest month of the year in August, with EVs accounting for 1 in 5 new cars registered, a year-over-year increase of 77%. New figures published by New AutoMotive showed that a total of 16,200 EVs were registered across the UK in August, accounting for 20.8% of all […]
What Car awards highest accolade to an EV – for the third year in a row

What Car awards highest accolade to an EV – for the third year in a row

EVs collected a swag of awards at this year’s What Car? event, including top gong. What a pity so many of the winners are not available on Australian shores.
ACT swaps out diesel ride-on mowers for electric, after trial shows they’re up to the job

ACT swaps out diesel ride-on mowers for electric, after trial shows they’re up to the job

ACT government to use electric ride-on lawn mowers to manage the upkeep of public grassed areas in suburbs, open spaces and arterial roadways.