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BMW and Mini more than double Australian EV sales as fossil cars stall

BMW and Mini more than double Australian EV sales as fossil cars stall

Australian sales of BMW and Mini electric vehicles more than doubled through the first quarter of the year, while conventional car sales barely budged.
EV advocates frustrated as vehicle emissions can kicked down the road again

EV advocates frustrated as vehicle emissions can kicked down the road again

Electric vehicle advocates concerned Australia remains a dumping ground for dirty cars and EV buyers are still deprived of choice.
Volta begins series production of all-electric 16 tonne trucks

Volta begins series production of all-electric 16 tonne trucks

Production begins on “world’s first” electric vehicle purpose-built to reduce the environmental impact of freight deliveries in city centres.
Policy is powering global EV uptake – and Australia needs to catch up fast

Policy is powering global EV uptake – and Australia needs to catch up fast

Globally, strong policies are significantly scaling EV uptake and production. Australia needs to formulate its own policy response – at speed.
EV strategy: Australia delays fuel efficiency standards for more “consultations”

EV strategy: Australia delays fuel efficiency standards for more “consultations”

Australian government confirms it will introduce fuel efficiency standards, but wants to have more consultation with industry.
Australian miner to trial world’s first electric “triple” road train with swappable battery

Australian miner to trial world’s first electric “triple” road train with swappable battery

They “won’t tow your boat” but electric vehicles may soon be pulling 165 tonnes on highways around Australia after world first trial featuring a triple road train.
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.