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Aussie drivers accelerating into electric future, but could hit brakes if tax break removed

Aussie drivers accelerating into electric future, but could hit brakes if tax break removed

Many Australian motorists plan to park an electric or hybrid vehicle in their garage in future but one policy change could alter their path.
Rivian targets “broader audience” with new, lower cost mid-size electric SUV

Rivian targets “broader audience” with new, lower cost mid-size electric SUV

US EV maker Rivian is targeting a “significantly broader audience” with a lower priced new mid-range SUV that includes some sub-$US50,000 variants.
Honda abandons plans for three new EVs, flags $22.5 billion loss on failed electric strategy

Honda abandons plans for three new EVs, flags $22.5 billion loss on failed electric strategy

Honda abandons plans for three new EV models, partly due to changes in the US and its inability to compete with Chinese EV makers. It will focus on hybrids and take a massive write-down.
Lucid promises three new electric SUVs as it focuses on more affordable EV platform

Lucid promises three new electric SUVs as it focuses on more affordable EV platform

Lucid is switching focus to more affordable EVs, featuring smaller, more efficient batteries that can deliver more range at a lower price.
Mazda gains approval to sell its second EV model in Australia

Mazda gains approval to sell its second EV model in Australia

Mazda’s first long range electric sedan now approved for sale ahead of imminent Australian launch.
Ruin your weekend? How Scott Morrison’s silly EV scare campaign backfired on Australia

Ruin your weekend? How Scott Morrison’s silly EV scare campaign backfired on Australia

Australia could have had three times as many EVs on the road, powered by renewables. Instead, we are pumping dirty fuel into our tanks because of a ridiculous scare campaign.
Postcode data shows hotspots for EV discount are mostly in outer suburbs

Postcode data shows hotspots for EV discount are mostly in outer suburbs

Almost all of the vehicle hotspots for the take up of EV discounts are in the outer suburban areas of NSW, Victoria, and Queensland, with some more than an hour’s drive from the nearest city.
GAC opens orders for Aion UT electric hatchback, with initial drive-away price under $31,000

GAC opens orders for Aion UT electric hatchback, with initial drive-away price under $31,000

GAC opens orders the Aion UT compact hatchback, with a special drive-away price for first customers and offering 430km of range.