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TrueGreen, Nexport lay out $700m plan to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW

TrueGreen, Nexport lay out $700m plan to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW

TrueGreen and Nexport commit to building a $700 million plant to make electric vehicles – including cars, buses and trucks – at 51 hectare site in Southern Highlands.
Tesla slashes Model 3 price in Australia, adds features and boosts range

Tesla slashes Model 3 price in Australia, adds features and boosts range

Model 3 price in Australia drops by up to $A7,000, as Tesla also confirms numerous upgrades and an increase in driving range.
Nexport hints at big plans for EV imports and Australian manufacturing base

Nexport hints at big plans for EV imports and Australian manufacturing base

Nexport hints at plans to upturn the auto industry and increase the number of electric vehicles in Australia.
Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia

Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia

Tesla’s new Australian show-rooms, Mercedes appoints new agents for electric EQC, and – in case you missed it – a wrap of this week’s EV news from Australia.
Bustech secures electric deal with Queensland, and with US bus giant Cummins

Bustech secures electric deal with Queensland, and with US bus giant Cummins

Brisbane-based Bustech expands footprint in electric bus market, with announcement of deal with Queensland Labor and partnership with US commercial vehicle giant Cummins.
Tesla’s Model S Plaid is coming to Australia, with stunning range and acceleration

Tesla’s Model S Plaid is coming to Australia, with stunning range and acceleration

Tri-motor Tesla Model S Plaid is available from late 2021 in Australia – with stunning range and acceleration, a hefty price and uncertainty about interior seating options.
Mitsubishi unveils plug-in hybrid version of Eclipse Cross for Australia and NZ

Mitsubishi unveils plug-in hybrid version of Eclipse Cross for Australia and NZ

Mitsubishi Motors will bring the restyled Eclipse Cross SUV in plug-in hybrid format to Australia and New Zealand in 2021.
EV start-up Arrival secures $US118 million for expansion into US market

EV start-up Arrival secures $US118 million for expansion into US market

EV start-up Arrival announces cash injection from global investment giant BlackRock to support its plan to build micro-factories for electric vans and other vehicles.