Mercedes to launch electric EQS sedan in Europe in August, Australia in 2022

Mercedes-Benz to launch soon-to-be-unveiled EQS all-electric S-Class sedan in Europe in August, with reports suggesting that it will make its way to Australia by early 2022.

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Jaguar sweetens deal on electric I-Pace with five year, unlimited kms warranty

Jaguar sweetens warranty deal on its all-electric I-Pace, changing its current five-year/200,000km warranty to five years and unlimited kilometres.

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Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.

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EV News

Top six electric cars coming to Australia in 2021

What electric cars are still to come in 2021? This is The Driven's take on what to keep an eye out for as the year rolls along.

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EV News

Volkswagen leads Tesla in consumption of cobalt in EV industry

New data on EV battery materials usage by carmakers reveals Tesla reduced use of cobalt, and VW consumed the most.

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Policy

“We have policy chaos:” Australians back ban on new petrol cars

Federal government urged to show leadership on EV policy as polling shows most Australians would support a ban on new petrol vehicle sales.

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Tesla puts Semi electric truck through its paces at Fremont

Tesla shares video of all-electric Semi cab prototype at the Fremont test track, showing it's still very much front of mind for the EV maker.

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Aston Martin to offer electric sports car and electric SUV from 2025

Aston Martin to make two fully electric cars from 2025, an electric sports car and an electric SUV.

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Daimler considers earlier exit from combustion engine for Mercedes brand

Daimler is considering an earlier end to the combustion engine for its Mercedes brand, following examples of GM, Ford, Volvo and Jaguar.

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Plugged In: New models coming. Tasmania EV-ready, RACQ adds mobile EV chargers

Australian Greens introduce federal bill to block state EV road user charges, Tasmania opens state-wide electric car charging network and RACQ adds mobile EV chargers to three tow trucks.

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