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Mazda announces “unique” EV platform by 2025, fully electrified line-up by 2030

Mazda announces “unique” EV platform by 2025, fully electrified line-up by 2030

Japanese automaker announces it will launch its own “unique” EV platform in 2025 and by 2030 give its entire line-up of vehicles some level of electrification.
“Thrilled” Tesla joins chorus of praise for NSW EV reforms

“Thrilled” Tesla joins chorus of praise for NSW EV reforms

Tesla chair Robyn Denholm’s sigh of relief was echoed across car and energy industries, environmental groups and the nation at large.
Volkswagen praises NSW for taking Australia out of “automotive third world”

Volkswagen praises NSW for taking Australia out of “automotive third world”

VW Australia boss says there is no faulting NSW’s electric vehicle ambition, but warns national policy still needed to drive electrification.
NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, but there’s a catch

NSW unveils $490 million support package for electric vehicles, but there’s a catch

NSW government aims for 50% EVs for new vehicle sales by 2030 as part of an ambitious $490m incentive package – but it’s not all good news.
VW ID.4 to land as cheapest electric four-wheel drive SUV in US

VW ID.4 to land as cheapest electric four-wheel drive SUV in US

Volkswagen releases pricing for all-wheel-drive ID.4 AWD Pro in the US making it now the most affordable dual-motor electric SUV.
Taycan’s electric success rockets Porsche Australia to 50 pct EV sales in 2021

Taycan’s electric success rockets Porsche Australia to 50 pct EV sales in 2021

Porsche Australia boasts 50 per cent electric sales in its passenger car segment since the release of the Taycan. It’s not hard to see why.
GM to spend massive $US35 billion on EV and autonomous driving by 2025

GM to spend massive $US35 billion on EV and autonomous driving by 2025

GM to spend $US35 billion by 2025 boosting its EV and autonomous driving business – probably because it needs to.
Jaguar announces hydrogen-powered Land Rover Defender prototype

Jaguar announces hydrogen-powered Land Rover Defender prototype

Jaguar to develop a hydrogen fuel cell version of its Land Rover Defender.