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Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5

Hyundai surprises with lower cost and shorter range version of 2024 Ioniq 5

Hyundai’s 2024 Ioniq 5 offering includes a new lower priced base model with a smaller battery and lower range.
Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” arrives for trial runs

Australia’s first electric “trackless tram” will undergo a trial to determine its viability.
Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck Performance variant is “next-level”

Elon Musk says Tesla Cybertruck Performance variant is “next-level”

Musk drives the performance variant of the upcoming Cybertruck calling the utilitarian vehicle “next-level”.
NRMA begins billing for EV fast chargers this week, entire network within a month

NRMA begins billing for EV fast chargers this week, entire network within a month

After six years, the era of free-fast charging on the NRMA EV charging network is coming to an end, with billing systems to start rolling out this week.
Audi confirmed it will bring Q4 e-tron electric SUV to Australia in mid 2024

Audi confirmed it will bring Q4 e-tron electric SUV to Australia in mid 2024

Audi to bring its more affordable electric model to Australia in 2024.
Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Auto greenwash: Hybrid vehicles may not be the green machines car makers claim

Hybrid electric vehicles might not be the green machines that car makers tell consumers, with research finding major car brands are making potentially misleading claims.
Fisker hints at bringing Ocean electric SUV to Australia

Fisker hints at bringing Ocean electric SUV to Australia

Fisker has already launched in multiple markets in its first year of production with CEO hinting Australia being on the list of upcoming countries.
Electric dreams drive return of motor shows to Melbourne after more than a decade

Electric dreams drive return of motor shows to Melbourne after more than a decade

Twenty automotive brands, from Audi to McLaren, will show off new and unreleased electric vehicles at the Melbourne EV Show over three days starting on Friday.