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Atto 3: Used BYD electric SUVs are being sold at massive premiums to new models

Atto 3: Used BYD electric SUVs are being sold at massive premiums to new models

The new BYD Atto 3 electric SUV is making a splash on the second hand market, with asking prices at a massive premium to new car deals.
Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes to go electric as pricing revealed for mass EV conversions

Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger utes to go electric as pricing revealed for mass EV conversions

Conversion start-up Roev reveals the pricing package to build electric drivetrains for Australia’s most popular utes – the Toyota Hilux and Ford Ranger.
Mazda plays EV catch-up with $16bn spending plan, but still trails rest of world

Mazda plays EV catch-up with $16bn spending plan, but still trails rest of world

Mazda has lifted its weak electric vehicle ambitions, but still trails other big car makers and is focused still on hybrids.
Bad sign for Australia? US solar giant switches fleet to F-150 electric utes

Bad sign for Australia? US solar giant switches fleet to F-150 electric utes

Major US solar installer SunRun has received delivery of 15 F-150 Lightning “pick-ups” from fellow US giant, Ford.
Off-grid and ultra fast EV charger rolled out that operates with “renewable fuels”

Off-grid and ultra fast EV charger rolled out that operates with “renewable fuels”

British bio-energy company launches drop-in EV charging solution that doesn’t require any grid connection and runs on its own “renewable” fuels.
Which states are doing best on switch to EVs and transport emissions

Which states are doing best on switch to EVs and transport emissions

While other sectors are making strides to clean up their act, transport is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sources of emissions.
Caterpillar tests massive battery electric mining truck destined for Australian mine

Caterpillar tests massive battery electric mining truck destined for Australian mine

Caterpillar demonstrates its first battery electric large mining truck – a whopping beast destined for new Australian iron ore mine
Tesla clocks up 40,000 Superchargers, “and counting”

Tesla clocks up 40,000 Superchargers, “and counting”

Tesla lays claim to the biggest EV supercharger network in the world, after passing the 40,000-mark of Superchargers installed globally.