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Australia Post unveils its first heavy-duty electric truck

Australia Post unveils its first heavy-duty electric truck

Australia Post announces trial of its first fully electric heavy duty truck, and some renewable diesel trucks, as it continues its electrification process.
BYD’s premium sports car spotted testing at iconic track in Germany

BYD’s premium sports car spotted testing at iconic track in Germany

BYD’s sleek new electric sports car spied testing at iconic 20.8 km track in Germany (with video).
Nissan unveils a prototype EV with extendable solar roof to boost range

Nissan unveils a prototype EV with extendable solar roof to boost range

Nissan hopes that the addition of solar-generated power could “nearly eliminate” the need for grid-based charging for a large portion of owners.
BMW hands over 126-strong fleet of electric Minis to healthcare company

BMW hands over 126-strong fleet of electric Minis to healthcare company

A family owned healthcare business has taken delivery of the first of a fleet of 126 electric Mini Coopers.
Ford halts production of F-150 electric ute, doubles down on hybrid and gas versions

Ford halts production of F-150 electric ute, doubles down on hybrid and gas versions

American car giant Ford pauses production of its F-150 Lightning electric ute, citing a fire at one of its aluminium suppliers’ factories, and will ramp up of production of its F-150 gas and hybrid models.
Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market

Nio reaches 90 million EV battery swaps, eyes on Australia market

They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 90 million battery swaps for EVs, and has its eyes on the Australian market.
BYD’s biggest electric EV heads to global markets as Atto 8

BYD’s biggest electric EV heads to global markets as Atto 8

BYD’s biggest EV, with 7-seats and up to 810 kW of power, heads to global markets as Atto 8.
Deepal’s new electric SUV spotted ahead of imminent Australian launch

Deepal’s new electric SUV spotted ahead of imminent Australian launch

Deepal’s next electric EV spotted in Australia for first time, expected to arrive with over 400 km of range and a price in the mid $40,000s.