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“It was a bit of a Frankenstein:” The rapid evolution of Fortescue’s giant electric haul trucks

“It was a bit of a Frankenstein:” The rapid evolution of Fortescue’s giant electric haul trucks

Fortescue will soon roll out the first of its giant electric haul trucks, capable of transporting 240 tonnes of ore. It has been a rapid learning curve, as CEO Dino Otranto explains.
Volkswagen slashes prices on ID Buzz electric “Kombi” by over $12,000 to boost sales

Volkswagen slashes prices on ID Buzz electric “Kombi” by over $12,000 to boost sales

VW cuts thousands off the prices of its electric ID.Buzz, expecting a boost in inventory sales.
Zeekr gets 2,500 pre-orders for fast-charging 7X electric SUV as Australian deliveries begin

Zeekr gets 2,500 pre-orders for fast-charging 7X electric SUV as Australian deliveries begin

Zeekr begins mass deliveries of its popular 7X electric SUV as Australian pre-orders surpass 2,500.
Toll buys two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope logistics

Toll buys two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope logistics

Toll Group unveils two new Volvo electric trucks to support BlueScope Steel with its freight and warehousing capabilities.
Blocked bays and failed handshakes: Many public EV chargers are unusable – despite being ‘online’

Blocked bays and failed handshakes: Many public EV chargers are unusable – despite being ‘online’

We found that while charger networks reported roughly 95–98% uptime, the chance of drivers successfully charging was substantially lower at 75–83%.
GAC officially announces its entry into Australian market with its first electric SUV

GAC officially announces its entry into Australian market with its first electric SUV

GAC, one of the top five car makers in China, confirms entry into Australian market with its first electric SUV model.
New BMW i4 arrives in Australia in 2025, with slightly higher price and improved range

New BMW i4 arrives in Australia in 2025, with slightly higher price and improved range

A single new variant of the BMW i4 electric sedan will be arriving in Australia by the end of the year, with a slightly higher price but also with improved range and other goodies.
EV council calls for GST exemptions, and ban on new petrol and diesel registrations

EV council calls for GST exemptions, and ban on new petrol and diesel registrations

EV Council says uptake of electric vehicles needs a bigger policy boost, including GST exemptions and a timeline for banning new petrol and diesel vehicle registrations.