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Texas company develops fire retardant for safer, quieter EVs

Texas company develops fire retardant for safer, quieter EVs

Texan chemical maker develops two new materials it says can help make electric vehicles safer and quieter.
Weak EV incentives in Europe compared to US, China sees sales stagnate

Weak EV incentives in Europe compared to US, China sees sales stagnate

Lack of regulatory incentives is slowing the electrification of European carmakers while Chinese EV manufacturers grow market share
“Huge expansion:” Next Ora Cat specs, more GWM electric models on way

“Huge expansion:” Next Ora Cat specs, more GWM electric models on way

GWM underlines intention to bring more electric models to Australia ahead of global announcement for 50 “new energy” models by 2025.
Businesses will buy EVs if discount bill passes, survey says

Businesses will buy EVs if discount bill passes, survey says

Some 40 per cent of small businesses say they will buy an EV for their employees if they get a fringe benefit tax incentive.
Mercedes Benz unveils large EQE electric SUV in Paris

Mercedes Benz unveils large EQE electric SUV in Paris

Mercedes Benz unveils larger EQE SUV, expected to arrive in Australia alongside other EQ offerings in 2023.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 powers up with more range and digital mirrors

Hyundai Ioniq 5 powers up with more range and digital mirrors

Hyundai outlines specs of new, upgraded Ioniq 5 Epiq variant and drops new date for sales release.
Norway EV sales high but long road to leave fossil fuels behind

Norway EV sales high but long road to leave fossil fuels behind

Even in Norway there’s a long road to leaving fuel use behind. What about in Australia?
Will surging diesel fuel prices drive an exodus to electric?

Will surging diesel fuel prices drive an exodus to electric?

Australian diesel prices have doubled in two years and look likely to go higher. Could this signal the tipping point for electric utes, SUVs, vans and trucks?