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Electric vehicle sales for 2021 are in as Tesla nudges one million mark

Electric vehicle sales for 2021 are in as Tesla nudges one million mark

Tesla doubled its sales in 2021 and in Australia, EV sales tripled, but clear EV sales data is still on the wishlist.
Hyundai, Kia and Nio EVs recognised in Good Design Awards

Hyundai, Kia and Nio EVs recognised in Good Design Awards

Numerous electric vehicles and EV charging technologies recognised in 71st year of Good Design Awards, including the Hyundai Ioniq 5, Kia EV6, and Nio ET7.
Australia e-motorcycle pioneer Savic allows riders to build their own bike

Australia e-motorcycle pioneer Savic allows riders to build their own bike

Savic, Australia’s first high-performance electric motorcycle maker unveils new online configurator with augmented reality viewer.
Queenslanders keen to make switch to EVs, but put off by prices

Queenslanders keen to make switch to EVs, but put off by prices

Recent poll shows Queenslanders eager to make switch to electric vehicles, but high prices still present significant barrier to entry.
UK and Europe electric vehicle transition hits unstoppable momentum

UK and Europe electric vehicle transition hits unstoppable momentum

The EV transition in Europe and the UK points to what to expect in Australia in coming years.
Kia EV6 spotted in Melbourne ahead of local launch at tennis open

Kia EV6 spotted in Melbourne ahead of local launch at tennis open

A Kia EV6 – the sister model to Hyundai’s well-received Ioniq 5 – has been spotted in Melbourne, signalling its imminent local launch.
Sony reveals second prototype EV you won’t be able to drive

Sony reveals second prototype EV you won’t be able to drive

Sony unveils second prototype electric vehicle at CES 2022 that is not – for the time being at least – intended to make it into commercial production.
EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky

EVs have extremely low chance of catching fire – but hybrids much more risky

Electric cars are dramatically less likely to catch fire than other vehicles, while hybrids are the worst, new analysis has found.