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EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

EV and hybrid sales remain small but bright lights of slumping Australian car market

Electric and hybrid vehicle sales remain the only bright lights in slumping Australian auto industry, but remain a tiny part of the new car market.
Hyundai wins Future Mobility awards for hydrogen truck and e-scooter

Hyundai wins Future Mobility awards for hydrogen truck and e-scooter

Hyundai walked away with two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year Awards, one for the hydrogen-powered HDC-6 Neptune and its built-in e-scooter.
General Motors reveals Hummer electric ute first glimpse and specifications

General Motors reveals Hummer electric ute first glimpse and specifications

GM releases official video detailing more of the Hummer electric vehicle specifications, and timeline for sales. Michaelia Cash will be delighted.
There aren’t enough batteries to electrify all cars – focus on trucks and buses instead

There aren’t enough batteries to electrify all cars – focus on trucks and buses instead

We need to change our transportation system, and we need to do it quickly.
Zoe is gone: One of many award-winning compact EVs that Australians can’t buy

Zoe is gone: One of many award-winning compact EVs that Australians can’t buy

With news that Renault will pull all-electric Zoe hatch from Australia, it again begs the question – what else is Australia missing out on?
EV makers team up with Ionity to make charging times as quick as coffee break

EV makers team up with Ionity to make charging times as quick as coffee break

Electric car makers team up with European fast charge network Ionity to ensure that long distance electric car charging is as quick as a coffee break.
What is Renault doing wrong in Australia?

What is Renault doing wrong in Australia?

Renault’s claim it has pulled the electric Renault Zoe here due to low sales is more than a little baffling.
Panasonic promises big efficiency boost to Tesla EV batteries, and no cobalt

Panasonic promises big efficiency boost to Tesla EV batteries, and no cobalt

Panasonic to boost energy density of the EV batteries it supplies to Tesla by 20% by 2025, and work towards a cobalt-free battery by 2022-2023.