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Hyundai sets goal to be one of world’s top 3 EV makers by 2030, chasing Tesla and BYD

Hyundai sets goal to be one of world’s top 3 EV makers by 2030, chasing Tesla and BYD

South Korean automaker Hyundai Group has its sights set on chasing down Tesla and BYD to become the world’s 3rd largest EV maker by 2030.
Kia begins building factory for mass production of electric purpose-built vehicles

Kia begins building factory for mass production of electric purpose-built vehicles

Kia is spending over a billion dollars on a new factory to produce all-electric purpose built vehicles, which could be used for deliveries, ride hailing or other uses.
“Our hands are tied:” Australian councils call for tough fuel standards to drive EVs

“Our hands are tied:” Australian councils call for tough fuel standards to drive EVs

Mayors and Councillors across Australia unite in call for strong fuel efficiency standards, saying the country is becoming a dumping ground for dirty vehicles.
“States haven’t delivered:” Report finds just 0.2 pct of Australia’s buses are electric

“States haven’t delivered:” Report finds just 0.2 pct of Australia’s buses are electric

New report finds that despite state government claims they are electrifying public transport, just 0.2% of the nation’s buses are electric.
Polestar 4 set to challenge Model Y to be unveiled at Shanghai auto show

Polestar 4 set to challenge Model Y to be unveiled at Shanghai auto show

Polestar to unveil its fastest EV to date at the Shanghai auto show next week.
Trucks, vans, buses and compact EVs: Tesla reveals details of “Master Plan 3”

Trucks, vans, buses and compact EVs: Tesla reveals details of “Master Plan 3”

Tesla has published a comprehensive plan on what’s needed to completely decarbonise the world’s energy and transport. The numbers are big but achievable.
US move on vehicle emissions standards could super-charge transition to EVs

US move on vehicle emissions standards could super-charge transition to EVs

US to announce strong vehicle emissions standards in move hailed as its most ambitious climate regulation that will super-charge shift to EVs. What does it mean for Australia?
Tesla cuts prices across all its electric car models in US

Tesla cuts prices across all its electric car models in US

Tesla has once again cut prices in its home market as it continues to gain market share over legacy car companies.