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Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational

Australia’s first fully off-grid and renewable battery truck project now fully operational

Logistics company announces completion of Australia’s first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.
Deepal unique ute-like E07 electric SUV first shipment on the way to Australia

Deepal unique ute-like E07 electric SUV first shipment on the way to Australia

First shipment of Deepal’s E07 ute-like electric SUV is now Australian-bound with first deliveries to begin in weeks.
BYD’s premium off-roader spotted charging in Sydney

BYD’s premium off-roader spotted charging in Sydney

BYD’s new premium off-roader spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Sydney, hinting at what’s to come from the brand.
China set to dominate Australian vehicle market, thanks to electric offers and lower prices

China set to dominate Australian vehicle market, thanks to electric offers and lower prices

More than two in every five new cars sold in Australia will be made in China within a decade, driven by demand for hybrid and electric options, and falling prices offered by Chinese brands.
The dirty Australian loophole in plug-in hybrid emissions ratings

The dirty Australian loophole in plug-in hybrid emissions ratings

New regulations in Europe recognise that plug in hybrids are three times more polluting than previously claimed. The Australian government needs to catch up and close this emissions loophole.
Tesla slashes inventory Model Y prices by up to $11,000

Tesla slashes inventory Model Y prices by up to $11,000

Tesla has slashed the prices of inventory stock of the Model Y, while in Canada the company is offering even deeper discounts on its new refreshed model.
Tesla says there are no regulatory blockers to FSD in Australia and rollout is imminent

Tesla says there are no regulatory blockers to FSD in Australia and rollout is imminent

Tesla self-driving software has no regulatory blockers in Australia as country manager shares rollout plan for customers.
“Signal to the world:” BYD founder on hand to deliver company’s 60,000th car in Australia

“Signal to the world:” BYD founder on hand to deliver company’s 60,000th car in Australia

BYD delivers its 60,000th car in Australia in under 3 years as the company aims for a top 10 spot. Founder says it’s a signal to the world that it can succeed in mature markets.