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Nio announces ET7 electric, autonomous sedan with 150kWh solid-state battery

Nio announces ET7 electric, autonomous sedan with 150kWh solid-state battery

China’s Nio starts new year by revealing its first autonomous vehicle for launch in Q1 2022, with ultra-long-range 150 kWh solid state battery pack available from Q4 2022.
Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia

Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia

South Korean car maker Kia will bring the all-electric e-Niro to Australia in mid-2021.
New Ioniq 5 electric car from Hyundai spotted in the wild in Australia

New Ioniq 5 electric car from Hyundai spotted in the wild in Australia

Hyundai’s new Ioniq 5 electric vehicle has been spotted testing in the wild, at a fast-charger in Bathurst, Australia.
GB Auto signs $330 million deal to distribute Tembo all-electric ute kits in Australia

GB Auto signs $330 million deal to distribute Tembo all-electric ute kits in Australia

GB Auto secures deal to become exclusive Australian distributor of Tembo electric ute conversion kits, targeting A$330 million in sales by 2025.
ACT Government launches first SEA electric tipper truck

ACT Government launches first SEA electric tipper truck

SEA Electric supplies first 100% electric tipper truck to ACT Government as part of its target to run zero emissions fleet by mid-2030.
EV policy and strategy in Australia: what has changed in 2020?

EV policy and strategy in Australia: what has changed in 2020?

Your ready reckoner for EV policy in Australia – where it is at in 2020, and where it is going in 2021.
Hyundai reveals electric Ioniq 5 specs as First Edition orders open

Hyundai reveals electric Ioniq 5 specs as First Edition orders open

Hyundai reveals specifications of upcoming Ioniq 5 which is expected to hit Australia in 2021.
How many electric cars are there in Australia, and where are they?

How many electric cars are there in Australia, and where are they?

The number of electric vehicles in Australia has hit the 20,000 mark. Where are they?