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New passenger vehicle sales plunge more than 20pct, still no talk of EVs

New vehicle sales decline in Australia now in 20th month and getting deeper, but still no acknowledgment from the industry about role that electric vehicle buying intentions may be playing in the industry.

University of Melbourne 2018 EV entrant during ‘tilt test’. Image: B. Gaton

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Formula SAE electric car racing event begins this week in Victoria

Students from universities around the world to compete in Formula SAE event in Victoria, featuring open-wheeler vehicles that look like electric go-karts on steroids.

3 min

Tesla could begin Model Y deliveries as soon as first quarter 2020

Tesla may launch its Model Y crossover SUV as soon as Q1 2020, according to a research note from the Deutsche Bank.

The e-Niro (not to full UK specification). Source: Kia

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Kia to ramp up supply of e-Niro to UK, Australia still to wait

South Korean auto maker Kia to ramp up supply of e-Niro to UK in 2020, while Australia remains waiting in the wings for a launch date.

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Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China

Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.

2 min

BMW and Great Wall Motor to build Mini electric in China

BMW partners with Chinese auto-maker Great Wall Motor to build electric vehicle plant in China that will produce fully-electric models of its Mini brand.