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Polestar says nearly half of all Australians favour ICE ban by 2035

Polestar says nearly half of all Australians favour ICE ban by 2035

Polestar says fossil fuel car bans should be brought forward, and surveys show growing support for such measures.
Mercedes-Benz to build 100MW wind farm and install solar power

Mercedes-Benz to build 100MW wind farm and install solar power

Mercedes-Benz to build a 100MW wind farm at its test track in the German state of Lower Saxony that would cover over 15% of its annual electricity demand in Germany.
Volvo flags EX90 electric SUV name and launch in safety report

Volvo flags EX90 electric SUV name and launch in safety report

All-electric replacement for the Volvo XC90 gets a new name, and its not “Embla.”
Daimler Buses unveils new eCitaro bus with NMC 3 batteries

Daimler Buses unveils new eCitaro bus with NMC 3 batteries

Daimler Buses shows off Mercedes-Benz eCitaro electric bus with NMC 3 high-performance batteries at IAA Transportation trade show.
Jeep to launch Recon and Wagoneer S EVs in Australia, Avenger to follow

Jeep to launch Recon and Wagoneer S EVs in Australia, Avenger to follow

Three electric Jeeps are on cards for Australia in next few years, including the Avenger, Recon, and Jeep Wagoneer S.
Nio delivers first European-made battery swap station to Germany

Nio delivers first European-made battery swap station to Germany

Chinese electric automaker announces delivery of its first European-made “Power Swap” station to Germany.
Tesla gears up at Shanghai plant as Model Y Performance spotted Down Under

Tesla gears up at Shanghai plant as Model Y Performance spotted Down Under

Reports say Tesla’s Shanghai gigafactory expansion is complete, while in Australia, a Performance Tesla Model Y has been spotted.
Renault teases Megane E-tech to drivers ahead of 2023 arrival

Renault teases Megane E-tech to drivers ahead of 2023 arrival

Countdown is on for Renault Megane e-Tech, with the compact electric SUV slated to arrive in Australia in early 2023.