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Polestar 2 price hike possible off back of China increase

Polestar 2 price hike possible off back of China increase

A price rise could be on the cards for the Polestar 2, as news from China indicates prices there are going to increase by up to $A6,600.
Tesla sets record for Australian EV deliveries in month of September

Tesla sets record for Australian EV deliveries in month of September

Tesla’s deliveries to NSW in September set a new monthly record for any EV manufacturer ever in a single state or territory in Australia’s history.
South Australia’s first electric bus to begin operating in December

South Australia’s first electric bus to begin operating in December

South Australia’s first battery electric bus to hit streets in December, joining 24 electric hybrid buses already in operation.
“Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions

“Ticking carbon bomb:” Legacy carmakers massively understate carbon emissions

New report calls out legacy carmakers for covering up carbon emissions from making cars.
Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utes

Volvo parent Geely starts making $40,000 electric utes

New electric ute from Volvo parent Geely hints at new wave of cheaper options.
Mercedes planning electric G-Class launch for 2024

Mercedes planning electric G-Class launch for 2024

Mercedes-Benz chair Ola Källenius says driving an all-electric G-Class is the most fun he’s had all year.
MG4 electric hatch pre-orders open as price, shipping dates leaked

MG4 electric hatch pre-orders open as price, shipping dates leaked

Some MG dealerships have started taking “pre-orders” for the MG4 electric hatchback, but there’s a catch.
Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once

Australia’s first electric ute confirmed as LDV launches three EVs at once

An electric ute for Australia! LDV Australia announces “fundamental step-change” in strategy, with not one but three EVs including the eT60 utility.