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Motoring clubs to double size of Australia’s biggest EV charging network after buyout

Motoring clubs to double size of Australia’s biggest EV charging network after buyout

Motoring groups take full ownership of Australia’s biggest electric vehicle charging network, Chargefox, and will double its size in three years.
Mullen Five all-electric SUV patented in Australia

Mullen Five all-electric SUV patented in Australia

Emerging US EV maker Mullen Automotive announces 130 patents in 24 countries, including Australia, for its Model Y lookalike all-electric crossover SUV.
GM shares glimpse of Chevy Silverado electric ute in off-road tests

GM shares glimpse of Chevy Silverado electric ute in off-road tests

GM shares an action shot of its Silverado all-electric pickup being “put through its paces” at a proving ground ahead of on-road testing as early as August.
Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs highest safety award from US insurance body

Hyundai Ioniq 5 nabs highest safety award from US insurance body

Hyundai Ioniq 5 electric crossover nabs top safety award for front crash prevention and ability to recognise other vehicles and pedestrians.
Kia reveals all-new Niro EV pricing, details and specifications

Kia reveals all-new Niro EV pricing, details and specifications

Kia has lifted the veil on details and specs of its upgraded Niro EV going on sale in Australia from $65,300.
Victoria’s controversial EV road user tax to increase from July 1

Victoria’s controversial EV road user tax to increase from July 1

Victoria’s ZLEV road user charge will increase by 0.1 cents per kilometre when the 2022-23 financial year ticks over on July 01, VicRoads has said.
All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

All petrol car sales must stop by 2038 for transport sector to meet net-zero

The global road transport sector can still reach net-zero emissions by 2050, says BloombergNEF, but only if the last ICE vehicle is sold by 2038.
MG to launch MG4 electric hatchback by end 2022

MG to launch MG4 electric hatchback by end 2022

MG Motor announces new MG4 electric hatchback, the first MG model based on the new Modular Scalable Platform (MSP).