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Tesla and BYD top rankings as FBT exemption triggers demand for EV leases

Tesla and BYD top rankings as FBT exemption triggers demand for EV leases

Plug in electrics are accounting for 45 per cent of new car deliveries for novated leases, thanks to new FBT exemptions, but corporate fleets still slow to move.
“Sparky” – Coles Online rolls out its first fully electric van in Queensland trial

“Sparky” – Coles Online rolls out its first fully electric van in Queensland trial

A new electric van nicknamed ‘Sparky’ will be completing up to 240 orders a week, and is part of a trial to see how best to implement EVs into Coles Online fleet.
Rivian increases 2023 production guidance on back of successful ramp-up

Rivian increases 2023 production guidance on back of successful ramp-up

EV manufacturer Rivian is enjoying it’s time in the sun, announcing it has increased production and deliveries by over 50% and increased its 2023 production guidance.
ID.Buzz electric van helps VW trump Tesla in EV sales in Germany

ID.Buzz electric van helps VW trump Tesla in EV sales in Germany

Growing sales of the ID.Buzz electric van has helped helped VW overtake Tesla in new EV sales in Germany in 2023.
Lucid Motors slashes prices for Air luxury electric sedan, new models on their way

Lucid Motors slashes prices for Air luxury electric sedan, new models on their way

Lucid slashes prices of luxury Air sedan as it gets ready to release its new SUV, Lucid Gravity.
Fiat reportedly planning more affordable, sub €25,000 EV

Fiat reportedly planning more affordable, sub €25,000 EV

Fiat says it is planning to add a a no-frills Fiat Panda-inspired electric model which would retail for less than €25,000 (around $A42,000).
Boat builder says Brisbane’s iconic City Cat ferries can be all electric for Olympics

Boat builder says Brisbane’s iconic City Cat ferries can be all electric for Olympics

Queensland boat builder says it has a much better, greener idea to decarbonise Brisbane’s ferries than the solar-covered boats the City is currently testing.
Strong fuel efficiency standards – and no loopholes – will deliver EV price parity, says CCA

Strong fuel efficiency standards – and no loopholes – will deliver EV price parity, says CCA

Australia needs to introduce strong fuel efficiency standards without loopholes to bring price parity for EVs and to help reach net zero goals.