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European zero-emissions trucks to get 50% discount on distance based-tolls

European zero-emissions trucks to get 50% discount on distance based-tolls

EU gives zero-emission trucks a big discount on distance road tolls to encourage uptake.
Kia says it could sell 10 times as many EV6 SUVs in Australia if it had enough supply

Kia says it could sell 10 times as many EV6 SUVs in Australia if it had enough supply

Global supply issues and lack of policy support mean Kia will have only 500 EV6 SUVs to offer customers this year, falling well short of demand.
Kia EV6 test drive: Sleek electric SUV with superb handling, and can power your home

Kia EV6 test drive: Sleek electric SUV with superb handling, and can power your home

Kia’s EV6, the first product from its new EV platform is sleek, has great handling, and can even power your home appliances, although they make it hard in the base variant.
Labor’s energy spokesman Chris Bowen takes delivery of new Tesla Model 3

Labor’s energy spokesman Chris Bowen takes delivery of new Tesla Model 3

Labor’s Chris Bowen takes delivery of Tesla Model 3, raising possibility that Australia’s next energy minister will drive an EV.
BYD fast-tracks Australia EV roll-out with major dealer network

BYD fast-tracks Australia EV roll-out with major dealer network

China’s BYD creates new retail and servicing dealer group in Australia to fastrack the rollout of its EVs around the country.
Polestar 2 electric fastback gets top ratings on safety

Polestar 2 electric fastback gets top ratings on safety

The Polestar 2 achieves five-star rating from ANCAP, gaining marks of at least 80% across all key safety factors.
Do electric vehicles make fires on ships harder to put out?

Do electric vehicles make fires on ships harder to put out?

The Felicity Ace is adrift with thousands of burning vehicles, some of them electric. What do we know about claims that batteries are making these fires worse.
Tesla Model Y deliveries are underway in the UK, stepping local launch closer

Tesla Model Y deliveries are underway in the UK, stepping local launch closer

Tesla Model Y deliveries kick off in the UK, a step that bodes well – to an extent – for the electric crossover’s local market launch.