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Extending FBT exemption could put another 1.5 million EVs on roads by 2035

Extending FBT exemption could put another 1.5 million EVs on roads by 2035

Extending a tax cut for electric cars until 2035 could put another 1.5 million motorists behind the wheel of a low-emissions vehicle and significantly cut transport pollution, a study has found.
BYD to begin European EV production with huge expansion retail and charging plans

BYD to begin European EV production with huge expansion retail and charging plans

BYD’s European expansion plans revealed with local manufacturing of EVs, Megawatt Charging and thousands of stores across the continent.
Polestar unveils Polestar 5 Grand Tourer, starting from $171,000

Polestar unveils Polestar 5 Grand Tourer, starting from $171,000

Polestar has unveiled its new Polestar 5 four-door performance Grand Tourer, its answer to the Porsche Tacan and Audi e-Tron GT.
What’s next for China’s booming PHEV EV market?

What’s next for China’s booming PHEV EV market?

China’s electric vehicle market, once dominated by BEVs, has seen a dramatic surge in PHEV sales underpinned by supportive policies—though there are questions over the market’s long-term outlook.
Small electric trucks already cost-competitive with diesel without subsidies

Small electric trucks already cost-competitive with diesel without subsidies

Total cost of ownership for light urban delivery trucks is already close to diesel, even without subsidies, an Australian report has found.
BYD’s smallest electric car gets 5 stars for safety

BYD’s smallest electric car gets 5 stars for safety

BYD’s smallest electric car gets top safety scores in Europe within months of launch.
VW, BMW, Mercedes showcase new EVs to stem downturn as NGOs warn of greenwashing

VW, BMW, Mercedes showcase new EVs to stem downturn as NGOs warn of greenwashing

VW, BMW, and Mercedes present new electric models in bid to halt their decline on global markets. But Environmental organisations accused the companies of “greenwashing”.
Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery giant surpasses 100 EVs, beats its own targets

Australian last-mile delivery specialist ANC has grown its fleet of electric vehicles (EVs) to over 100, with another 50 expected to join its fleet in the next 12 months, well ahead of its targets.