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Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

Volvo’s next electric model’s pricing announced, poised to be its fastest charging EV so far.
Nio Firefly: Australia’s first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

Nio Firefly: Australia’s first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

Nio’s first model, the Firefly, with Australian-first battery-swapping tech is approved for sale ahead of imminent launch.
BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

BYD sets new EV top speed record of over 472 km/h at test track in Germany, thanks to 2,200 kW powertrain and 1,200 V architecture.
EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

Electric vehicle lobby group says EV-only road tax makes no sense if Australia is serious about setting and reaching serious climate targets..
All electric Mercedes-AMG concept breaks all sorts of distance records

All electric Mercedes-AMG concept breaks all sorts of distance records

An all-electric concept car from Mercedes-AMG has broken 25 long-distance driving records, including for greatest distance covered by an electric vehicle in 24 hours.
Australia’s “cheapest” Tesla hits used EV market at just over $25,000

Australia’s “cheapest” Tesla hits used EV market at just over $25,000

Australia’s “cheapest” Tesla has been spotted on the used EV market, marking a new low in listed prices.
10 reasons why Labor’s proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy

10 reasons why Labor’s proposed EV-only Road User Tax is bad policy

The proposed Road User Tax is a political dog-whistle that will have the fossil fuel industry laughing all the way to the bank. Here are 10 reasons why it is bad policy.
Fleet of high-tech solar cars head off under the Top End sun

Fleet of high-tech solar cars head off under the Top End sun

A fleet of high-tech solar cars has headed off under the Top End sun on a journey across the Australian outback and into the future of clean-energy motoring. It’s not just a race but a test of innovative technology that may drive the solar-powered vehicles of tomorrow. The Bridgestone World Solar Challenge started in Darwin […]