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A mining campaign in a farmer’s hat: “Hands off our diesel” meme is not about tractors
Defending the diesel rebate as an act of loyalty to farmers gets it backwards. Real support for regional Australia means helping farmers off diesel, not paying them to stay on it.
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Xpeng gives first glimpse of right hand version of its L03 electric fastback
Xpeng gives first view of the right hand version of its not-so-small L03 electric fastback, but who decided to put the charging port on the driver’s side?
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Australia Post to expand country’s largest electric delivery fleet with help of government grant
Australia Post, which already boasts the country’s largest electric delivery fleet, to use government funds to buy electric trucks and prime movers, and more charging stations.
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BYD seeks early interest in upgraded Atto 3, with more power and premium interior
BYD invites expressions of interest in upgraded version of Atto 3 electric SUV, with a more powerful motor and premium interior.
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Toyota Hilux BEV first drive: “You can’t do that in a diesel ute”
Toyota has done a good job with their first Hilux electric ute. It’s great on the road, capable off-road, but its limited range will put a cap on buyers.
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Around Australia in an electric campervan: “We want to show that it can be done”
In what could be an Australian first, one of the country’s EV charging pioneers is setting off on a big lap in an electric campervan, with two key messages.
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Janus Electric lands another $45 million in contracts, taking diesel-to-electric truck conversion orders to more than 100
Australian specialist in converting heavy trucks from diesel-to-electric lands another four big orders in the US from freight and port operators.
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MGS6 review: A convincing electric SUV for less than $50,000
The MGS6 EV offers more than 500km of range, plenty of family space and a sub-$50,000 starting price. But is it enough to make it a genuine competitor in the electric SUV space?
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One of Australia’s biggest ports swaps out diesel trucks for battery electrics, to save money and emissions
Owner of one of Australia’s biggest ports says it has made big savings on costs, and emissions, after swapping half its diesel fleet for heavy-duty battery electric trucks.
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Australia’s “Little Norway” is now selling more plug-in electric cars than fossil fuelled vehicles
In Australia’s “Little Norway”, EVs are now normalised and seen as a viable option, and no longer a scary leap into an unknown tech. And the share of PHEVs is also falling.
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Australian electric freight start-up signs up its first customer and takes delivery of first electric prime mover
Australian electric road freight start-up takes delivery of its first heavy electric prime mover, and signs up its first commercial freight partner.
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Toyota bZ4X Touring first drive: An electric Outback that’s better than my Model Y
Toyota has finally released another EV model in Australia, an electric Outback that feels like an important moment in the transition from fossil fuels.