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South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

South Australia offers $3,000 rebate to limited number of new electric cars

Electric car sales to get boost in South Australia under proposed $18 million plan but it’s not enough to power a rapid transition to zero emissions cars, say critics.
Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows

Mercedes announces cheaper Australian EQC variant, as all-electric demand grows

Mercedes announces “more affordable” variant of its EQC 400 4MATIC, after identifying an opportunity to attract more first-time electric SUV customers.
“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

“Amazing:” Musk defends Tesla Full Self-Driving, as experts assess AI Day

Elon Musk says Tesla FSD is amazing by human standards, and MIT expert Lex Fridman spells out his takeaways from AI Day.
Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford doubles production target for F-150 Lightning electric ute

Ford to double production numbers for its electric ute after strong response from consumers.
New Porsche Taycan offers cult colors, better range and faster charging

New Porsche Taycan offers cult colors, better range and faster charging

German luxury carmaker Porsche unveils iconic colours, and better energy and battery management for its all-electric 2022 Porsche Taycan.
NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation

NSW to honour promised EV rebates, despite lockdown delays to legislation

NSW government agrees to backdate eligibility for electric vehicle rebates and stamp duty waivers, after Covid lockdown delays legislation.
US investment giant backs rollout of 5,000 EV chargers in Australia

US investment giant backs rollout of 5,000 EV chargers in Australia

BlackRock makes its largest-yet EV-related investment in Jolt, an electric car charging startup that wants to roll out the biggest and cheapest network in Australia.
Queensland government adds five Hyundai Nexo hydrogen vehicles to its fleet

Queensland government adds five Hyundai Nexo hydrogen vehicles to its fleet

South Korean automaker delivers five of Nexo hydrogen fuel-cell electric vehicles into the Queensland government’s fleet, adding to 20 already deployed in the ACT.