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EV range ratings – how do they work, and what do they mean?

EV range ratings – how do they work, and what do they mean?

Many new EV drivers bought their vehicle with an eye on the range printed on the windscreen sticker. But they won’t achieve that on a highway.
Government backs Volvo with $70 million to make electric trucks more affordable in Australia

Government backs Volvo with $70 million to make electric trucks more affordable in Australia

Australian government will invest $70 million with Volvo Group Australia to accelerate the rollout of Australian-made electric trucks with lower cost finance and charging infrastructure.
Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses

Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses

Two new electric buses from Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania will hit the road in Adelaide this week, the first of 60 being progressively rolled out over the coming months.
Tesla produces 4 million EVs at its most productive factory

Tesla produces 4 million EVs at its most productive factory

Tesla has now produced 4 million cars at its Shanghai factory, which has supplied most of the Tesla EVs on Australian roads and around half of all the company’s production.
Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is still dirtier than US, thanks to obsession with big cars

Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is still dirtier than US, thanks to obsession with big cars

Emissions intensity of Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is 34 per cent higher than those in Europe, and is still higher than the US and Canada.
BYD to launch another affordable electric sedan, priced from around $A35,000

BYD to launch another affordable electric sedan, priced from around $A35,000

BYD’s next affordable electric sedan – which will slot above the Seal in terms of size – has been spotted ahead of its official launch.
Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption

Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption

Logistics giant takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet.
Lower priced Tesla Model Y variant offered in key right hand drive market, Australia may be next

Lower priced Tesla Model Y variant offered in key right hand drive market, Australia may be next

Tesla launches its cheapest Model Y in the UK, potentially hinting to broader availability of the car in other global markets, including Australia.