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Faraday Future launches second brand with promises of more affordable EVs
American electric vehicle start-up Faraday has launched Faraday X, a second brand that has already teased two more affordable EVs.
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India is in the midst of an electric vehicle revolution – and Australia should tap in
India is an incredibly responsive and innovative electric vehicle market – and it could be vital to help Australia avoid over-reliance on China and attendant strategic risks.
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Going back to diesel: Regions needs big electric utes and concessions to make switch to EVs
Inquiry told lack of options for affordable big electric utes and ongoing incentives means people in regions will “go back to diesel.”
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“Not useful:” Electric air taxis an option for wealthy, but won’t save emissions or time
Report finds eVTOLs might be an option for the wealthiest in society, and are often touted as sustainable, fast and cheap. But the actual benefits are very limited.
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“Done their bit:” How the ‘rebound effect” could eat away at green gains from EVs
EV owners, feeling they’ve “done their bit”, may justify using vehicle more often. Or they might switch from public transport.
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VW reveals pricing of ID. Buzz due to land in Australia before Christmas
German automotive giant says the ID. Buzz will go on sale before Christmas, and below the threshold for Luxury Car Tax.
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Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla
Canada imposes 100% tariff on EVs made in China, including from Tesla and BYD, citing deliberate attempts to overproduce and poor environmental and labour standards.
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Some short term fixes to grid constraints that are putting brakes on EV charger rollout
The rollout of public EV charging infrastructure across Australia is more than a year behind what is necessary for the number of EVs. Some blame grid constraints, but there are other options.
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Just 45 petrol cars sold in Norway in July as EVs hit 92 per cent of sales
Norway sold just 45 fossil-fuelled cars in the month of July as the share of full battery electric vehicles hit a record 92 per cent.
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Germany falls way behind EV targets as VW and Porsche delay electric plans
Slump in EV sales could push German targets back by five years, researchers say, as VW and Porsche delay their own electric plans.
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Not just for the rich: Why Australia might be great place for electric flying taxis
A number of electric vertical takeoff developers are coming to Australia, seen as one of the world’s early adopters with agricultural and emergency services opportunities.
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Elon Musk promises “more affordable” EV as rival discounts take toll on Tesla profits
Elon Musk concedes discounts by rival EV makers is taking toll on profits, and promises a “more affordable” EV in early 2025 – but its main focus is on autonomy, and most growth will come from energy storage.