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First Volkswagen ID3 electric hatch lands in Australia

First Volkswagen ID3 electric hatch lands in Australia

First Volkswagen ID.3 electric hatch lands in Australia, but it is not available for general sale.
Electric vehicle FUD (and plain ignorance) is alive and well in Queensland

Electric vehicle FUD (and plain ignorance) is alive and well in Queensland

A new petition that seeks to ban electric vehicles from Queensland roads, unless they are “self-generating”, is based on myths and misunderstandings.
Volkswagen CEO warns of 30,000 job losses if EV shift is delayed

Volkswagen CEO warns of 30,000 job losses if EV shift is delayed

Volkswagen warns that the company could lose 30,000 jobs if it delays transitioning to electric vehicles.
New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

New Zealand flags “cash for clunkers” scheme to drive shift to EVs

NZ government’s draft emissions reduction plan proposes vehicle scrappage scheme, incentivising low-income drivers to trade in their ICE cars for EVs.
How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions

How the EV transition and fuel standards can drive down Australian emissions

Electric vehicles can play a vital role in helping Australia reach carbon targets, but the government needs to do more. Here’s how.
Embattled Evergrande’s auto arm vows to make first EV by early 2022

Embattled Evergrande’s auto arm vows to make first EV by early 2022

Auto arm of embattled Chinese property developer Evergrande promises the first electric model of its Hengchi brand will be produced in 2022.
CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles

CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles

Federal government’s green bank backs Australian heavy-vehicle battery manufacturer 3ME Technology to electrify mining operations.
California to ban petrol garden equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers

California to ban petrol garden equipment like lawn mowers and leaf blowers

California to ban sales of highly polluting petrol and diesel garden equipment such as lawnmowers and leaf blowers.