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GM electric Hummer ute and SUV attract huge order list

GM electric Hummer ute and SUV attract huge order list

GM says some US orders for Hummer EV may not be fulfilled until 2024, and that inevitably means a longer wait for Australian customers.
Plugged in: EV big rig goes to Canberra, Tassie airport e-buses, Rainbow Solar EV chargers

Plugged in: EV big rig goes to Canberra, Tassie airport e-buses, Rainbow Solar EV chargers

Chris Bowen jumps aboard an EV big rig, Tasmania adds electric buses to Hobart airport run, Sixt offers free charging for EV hirers, Rainbow Power launches free public charger.
Jet Charge signs up first partner to roll out smart home EV chargers

Jet Charge signs up first partner to roll out smart home EV chargers

Electric vehicle infrastructure company Jet Charge has announced its first partner to roll out the Wallbox range of EV chargers to homes.
Hooked on foreign oil: Morrison does nothing for EVs in budget, but cuts petrol tax

Hooked on foreign oil: Morrison does nothing for EVs in budget, but cuts petrol tax

Morrison government does nothing for EVs in latest budget, but will spend around $2 billion on a temporary halving of the fuel excise.
Australia’s car industry reveals slow progress on emissions reductions

Australia’s car industry reveals slow progress on emissions reductions

Cars sold in Australia are marginally cleaner than they were last year, but are considerably dirtier than those sold in the EU and other markets.
Lotus unveils its first “lifestyle EV” – an all-electric hyper-SUV called Eletre

Lotus unveils its first “lifestyle EV” – an all-electric hyper-SUV called Eletre

Iconic racing and sports car maker unveils latest all-electric offering, shifting lanes into the ever-so slightly more real world with a Hyper-SUV.
An off-grid EV fast charger goes live at Victoria community co-op

An off-grid EV fast charger goes live at Victoria community co-op

An off-grid EV fast charger goes live in a Victoria co-up that supplies its own power and features at least seven plug in electric vehicles.
Victorian government backs Volgren to build two hydrogen buses

Victorian government backs Volgren to build two hydrogen buses

Volgren is to build its first hydrogen fuel cell electric bus at its Dandenong headquarters after receiving backing from the Renewable Hydrogen Commercialisation Pathways Fund.