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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.
“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.