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California approves $US28 million for zero and low-emission cars and trucks

California approves $US28 million for zero and low-emission cars and trucks

California Air Resources Board approves $US28 million ($A37 million) in funding to support transition to cleaner vehicles.
Europe’s biggest truck-makers agree to 2040 diesel phaseout, plan $A160bn spend

Europe’s biggest truck-makers agree to 2040 diesel phaseout, plan $A160bn spend

Seven of Europe’s largest truck manufacturers – Daimler, Scania, Man, Volvo, Daf, Iveco, and Ford – pledge to phase out diesel by 2040 and focus instead on hydrogen, battery, and clean fuels.
Subaru confirms first electric car for Europe

Subaru confirms first electric car for Europe

Japanese automaker Subaru announces it will release its first all-electric mid-size SUV made in collaboration with Toyota in Europe.
VW vs Tesla: German CEO pits largest car factory against Tesla’s Giga Berlin

VW vs Tesla: German CEO pits largest car factory against Tesla’s Giga Berlin

Volkswagen boss Herbert Diess says German car maker will upgrade the world’s largest car factory to compete against Tesla’s upcoming Giga Berlin EV plant.
Tesla sales in Australia top 10,000, still selling twice as many EVs as all rivals combined

Tesla sales in Australia top 10,000, still selling twice as many EVs as all rivals combined

Tesla has shipped more than 10,000 electric cars to Australia since 2014, and double that sold by all other car makers combined in 2020, new data reveals.
EV calendar: The new electric car models coming to Australia in 2021

EV calendar: The new electric car models coming to Australia in 2021

More than ten electric car models will enter the Australian auto market in 2021, giving drivers who are looking to switch to clean transport a little more choice.
Hyundai may introduce new Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to Australia in 2021

Hyundai may introduce new Ioniq 5 electric vehicle to Australia in 2021

Word on the street is that Hyundai will introduce a third electric vehicle into Australia in 2021 – likely the Ioniq 5.
Zoox unveils bi-directional, self driving electric robo-taxi with big battery

Zoox unveils bi-directional, self driving electric robo-taxi with big battery

Amazon’s Zoox officially launches its fully-functional autonomous urban transport vehicle that it says has 100 proprietary safety features.