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Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucking fleet is killing people and should be banned from cities. And most people would probably agree.
BYD Atto 3 test drive: A game changer and not in ways we expect it to be

BYD Atto 3 test drive: A game changer and not in ways we expect it to be

The Atto 3 delivers what a ground-up EV is supposed to – at a price getting close to what people pay for ICE cars. Here’s how it changes the game in Australia.
Who’s taking the global lead on electric car sales – and why?

Who’s taking the global lead on electric car sales – and why?

Europe, China and the US are currently in a race to top global electric vehicle sales. Ultimately, who wins comes down to regulatory standards and incentives.
Convertible electric Wuling Mini goes on sale

Convertible electric Wuling Mini goes on sale

A convertible model of the hugely popular Hongguang Mini to be launched in September in association with US fashion magazine, Harper’s Bazaar.
Mercedes-Benz begins US production of EQS all-electric luxury SUV

Mercedes-Benz begins US production of EQS all-electric luxury SUV

Luxury automaker begins production of the first all-electric Mercedes-EQ built in the United States, the new EQS SUV.
EV chargers to be mounted on power poles to help households with no parking

EV chargers to be mounted on power poles to help households with no parking

ARENA funds trial of 50 EV chargers mounted on power poles. There could be demand for 190,000 such EV chargers once everyone goes electric.
“Smashed:” Record month in store for Tesla sales as seventh ship arrives

“Smashed:” Record month in store for Tesla sales as seventh ship arrives

Tesla on track for record quarter of EV sales as seventh ship delivers Model Y and Model 3 in Australia.
Nio delivers on ES7 electric SUV with two tonne tow rating

Nio delivers on ES7 electric SUV with two tonne tow rating

Nio starts delivering its ES7 SUV, with two-tonne towing and V2L, just two months after it was unveiled.