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Ford to bring electric Puma to Australia as it commits to 5 EV models by end of 2024

Ford to bring electric Puma to Australia as it commits to 5 EV models by end of 2024

Ford to bring all electric version of its popular Puma SUV to Australia as part of plans to have 5 EV offerings by the end of 2024.
Volkswagen officially premiers the luxury ID.7 electric “limousine”

Volkswagen officially premiers the luxury ID.7 electric “limousine”

Volkswagen has officially premiered its large electric ID.7 which it calls its electric limousine. Here is what’s different about this EV.
“Fastest Polestar production car to date:” Polestar 4 debuts at Shanghai auto show

“Fastest Polestar production car to date:” Polestar 4 debuts at Shanghai auto show

Polestar launches its second all-electric SUV at the Shanghai auto show. A new interior layout and improved suspension are just some of the design changes.
Geely subsidiary Zeekr launches “fastest ever” luxury compact electric SUV

Geely subsidiary Zeekr launches “fastest ever” luxury compact electric SUV

Zeekr, the luxury brand operated by China’s Geely, announces what it says will be the “fastest ever” luxury electric compact SUV on the market.
Faraday Future delays flagship EV deliveries amid cash crunch and supply issues

Faraday Future delays flagship EV deliveries amid cash crunch and supply issues

Faraday Futures delays deliveries of flagship EV again amid supply and cash crunch.
Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct

Canberra fast becoming Australia’s little Norway as EV share hits 19 pct

Canberra now leads Australia’s EV uptake but the seeds were sown many years ago by the dedicated members of ACT’s electric vehicle groups.
Australian government seeks feedback on mandating acoustic devices for EVs

Australian government seeks feedback on mandating acoustic devices for EVs

Australian government is taking submissions on whether EVs should be fitted with acoustic devices so that blind people can hear them coming.
World’s leading car makers still struggling to catch up with EV transition

World’s leading car makers still struggling to catch up with EV transition

EV sales have jumped sharply around the world in 2023, but many of the leading car makers are struggling to match those numbers.