Rivian opens electric ute and SUV configurator page, launch confirmed for June
Rivian to open all-electric ute and SUV configuration page on Monday (US time), with US deliveries to commence in June 2021.
UK and Europe to declare war on new petrol and diesel car sales
Conservative UK government is set to announce a ban on petrol and diesel cars by 2030, and the European Union may do so by 2025, according to new reports.
Victoria to spend $20 million on three-year trial for zero emissions bus fleet
Victoria to spend $20 million to kick off three-year trial of electric and other zero emissions buses.
Plugged In: MG launches cheapest EV, states push EV taxes, and more charging locations
A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including MG ZS EV launch and review, SA and NSW push EV taxes, Tasmania announces 100% EV target and WA gets first Chargefox fast charger.
Ford expands EV production team and factories for electric F-150 and eTransit
Ford to hire additional employees and invest $US100 million to expand production capacity of its all-electric F-150 and all-new E-Transit.
Tasmania sets 100 per cent electric vehicle target for government fleet
Tasmania’s Liberal government pledges to transition vehicle fleet to 100% electric vehicles by 2030, to boost uptake in the state and cut dependence on liquid fuels.
“Madness”: EV advocates take aim at NSW move to copy electric vehicle tax
News that NSW will consider an EV tax labelled "madness", following news similar tax in South Australia will likely face defeat in parliament.
Hyundai Kona Electric gets a Model 3 style smooth nose in design refresh
Hyundai Kona Electric to enter 2021 with a fresh face to set it aside from its combustion stablemates.
MG electric ZS test drive: Great value at lowest EV price point seen to date
The new all electric MG ZS EV is truly impressive, and possibly the best value non-Tesla electric car in Australia, and at the lowest price point to date.
The countries and states leading the phase out of fossil fuel cars
A total of 17 governments have set phase-out targets for petrol and diesel vehicles, but there are still plenty of blank spots on the map.