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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.
Genesis teases its first dedicated electric SUV, the GV60

Genesis teases its first dedicated electric SUV, the GV60

Genesis teased images of the GV60, its first electric SUV, which is due to arrive in Australia in the first half of 2022.
EV sales bounce in Australia, but federal government policies rated a “fail”

EV sales bounce in Australia, but federal government policies rated a “fail”

EV sales jumped sharply in the first half of 2021, according to official data, but federal government policies still rated a “fail” by industry body.
Dynamic EV charging – even in a car wash – could make regional road trips cheaper

Dynamic EV charging – even in a car wash – could make regional road trips cheaper

Bell outlines its plans for “dynamic charging” at hundreds of car wash locations around Australia. It could regional charging cheaper than the city.