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Suzuki releases specs of its first EV – the e Vitara – ahead of launch

Suzuki releases specs of its first EV – the e Vitara – ahead of launch

Specs of Suzuki’s first EV in Australia revealed, coming with two variants in a growing sea of family electric SUVs.
Electric vehicle sales tipped to jump six-fold in Australia by 2030

Electric vehicle sales tipped to jump six-fold in Australia by 2030

Sales of EVs expected to grow six-fold over the next five years, but sales of plug in hybrids could peak in 2026, according to a new report.
My EV is 16 years old, and it’s not dead yet …

My EV is 16 years old, and it’s not dead yet …

The first iPad was launched in 2010, the Best Picture Oscar went to The Hurt Locker, and Kevin Rudd and Julia Gillard were Australia’s Prime Ministers. And my first EV arrived in Australia. I’m still driving it.
Ferrari unveils new details and name – in style – for its fully electric sports car

Ferrari unveils new details and name – in style – for its fully electric sports car

Ferrari has unveiled new details for its upcoming fully electric sports car, including the name, Ferrari Luce.
BYD to launch EVs with more than 1,000 km of range this year

BYD to launch EVs with more than 1,000 km of range this year

BYD’s innovation continues, this time with EVs that pack over 1,000 km in range for those ICE car drivers with long distance range anxiety.
Chinese car giant Geely targets 75 pct “new energy vehicle” share by 2030

Chinese car giant Geely targets 75 pct “new energy vehicle” share by 2030

Geely, the parent company of brands such as Volvo, Polestar, and Zeekr, aims to have more than 6.5 million annual sales by 2030, three quarters of them plug in and fuel cell vehicles.
Stellantis takes $A37 billion write-down in wild scramble to retreat from EVs

Stellantis takes $A37 billion write-down in wild scramble to retreat from EVs

Stellantis, one of the world’s largest car manufacturers, takes a stunning $A37 billion hit as part of a wide-ranging retreat from its EV ambitions.
BYD’s first EV gets major boost in power and new AWD version approved

BYD’s first EV gets major boost in power and new AWD version approved

BYD’s first EV in the market gets a much needed upgrade with new drivetrains, more power and faster charging.