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Brisbane engineer plans to make electric Mitsubishi Pajero that can tow 4.5 tonnes

Brisbane engineer plans to make electric Mitsubishi Pajero that can tow 4.5 tonnes

Electrical engineer embarks upon plan to convert Pajero with 400km range and 4.5 tonne tow capacity using self-developed battery cells and drivetrain.
Polestar Precept to be rebadged as Polestar 5 all-electric grand tourer

Polestar Precept to be rebadged as Polestar 5 all-electric grand tourer

Polestar previews final design direction for the forthcoming Polestar 5 that is based on the Precept concept.
Could all-new Airtrek be Mitsubishi’s first electric SUV in Australia?

Could all-new Airtrek be Mitsubishi’s first electric SUV in Australia?

Mitsubishi unveils electric SUV Airtrek at Guangzhou Auto Show, and although designed for the Chinese market it could be the first electric Mitsubishi SUV in Australia.
Nissan Leaf e+ obtains maximum 5-star Green NCAP rating

Nissan Leaf e+ obtains maximum 5-star Green NCAP rating

The fully electric Nissan Leaf e+ has been awarded near perfect Green NCAP assessment, securing maximum five-star rating.
MG to donate up to 1,000 EV chargers to regional hotels and motels

MG to donate up to 1,000 EV chargers to regional hotels and motels

MG will donate 1,000 electric vehicle chargers to regional and rural motels and hotels, says MG Australia boss Peter Ciao.
MG Marvel R EV to launch in 2023, but no MG5 electric wagon

MG Marvel R EV to launch in 2023, but no MG5 electric wagon

MG Marvel R to reach Australia in 2023, but there is no launch date pencilled in yet for an all-electric version of the MG5.
PM’s claim about Labor’s 2019 electric car policy is all gas

PM’s claim about Labor’s 2019 electric car policy is all gas

In 2019, the Coalition claimed Labor had a policy to raise the price of petrol to force people to switch to electric vehicles. Was this true?
Tesla Model Y Performance deliveries to start in China

Tesla Model Y Performance deliveries to start in China

Tesla to commence Shanghai-made Model Y Performance deliveries soon.