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Tesla Model Y floods market as “clear trend” to EVs kicks off

Tesla Model Y floods market as “clear trend” to EVs kicks off

Tesla Model Y becomes Australia’s best-selling SUV as “clear trend” towards EVs starts to ramp up.
Actew AGL marks first EVhub customer delivery

Actew AGL marks first EVhub customer delivery

Canberra couple takes delivery of Hyundai Ioniq 5 from somewhat unusual source – their energy utility.
Aerodynamic Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric coupé breaks cover with 614km range

Aerodynamic Hyundai Ioniq 6 electric coupé breaks cover with 614km range

The upcoming Ioniq 6 delivers market-busting 614km range, a smidge more than it estimated.
Macquarie and Origin invest in chassis company for e-buses

Macquarie and Origin invest in chassis company for e-buses

Macquarie Group and Origin Energy announce investment in zero-emissions buses via a chassis-making company.
Kia confirms more EV6 crossovers for Australia, but long waits for delivery

Kia confirms more EV6 crossovers for Australia, but long waits for delivery

Kia confirms that Australia will receive slightly larger allocation of the 2022 EV6 crossover than expected, but warns new orders face long waits for delivery.
Rivian ramps electric ute and SUV production to 7,400 a quarter

Rivian ramps electric ute and SUV production to 7,400 a quarter

The latest figures from Rivian show it is making in-roads towards its US production goals.
Coffee up: Scientists tackle EV battery recycling with less waste

Coffee up: Scientists tackle EV battery recycling with less waste

Caffeine extraction process can recycle EV batteries using less chemicals and secondary waste, new research says.
Tesla Model Y leads Europe EV sales, plug-ins reach one in five cars sold

Tesla Model Y leads Europe EV sales, plug-ins reach one in five cars sold

Latest data from Europe shows plug-in electric vehicles make up 20% of all new car sales, despite continued struggles across all segments.