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Mazda outlines electrification strategy, seeking outside help for slow move to EVs

Mazda outlines electrification strategy - one that maintains its commitment to internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles, as well as hybrid and battery electric models.

All-electric MX-30 has very short range for a high price. Source: Mazda

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Prices slashed for Mazda MX-30 Electric due to lacklustre range

Mazda MX-30 Electric demo models advertised with massive discounts off original asking price, probably a legacy of their limited range.

The EQA compact SUV. Source: Mercedes-Benz

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“Best month ever:” EV sales take off as interest in going electric surges

Australia has had its best month of EV sales ever, with new figures revealing a doubling of sales in the first quarter and Tesla still dominant.

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Why some auto companies want the electric car revolution to be stopped in its tracks

The transition to electric vehicles is reaching fever pitch, but reports are emerging that certain carmakers want to slow it down.

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Mazda MX-30 road test: A triumph of style over efficiency

The Mazda MX-30 is a beautiful all-electric "CUV", but it's the range that is the killer at this price.

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Which EV can travel the furthest on a single unit of energy?

Tesla says its vehicles are known to have the highest energy efficiency of any EV built to date. Is that true? And which EVs are rated the most efficient in Australia?

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Mazda announces “unique” EV platform by 2025, fully electrified line-up by 2030

Japanese automaker announces it will launch its own “unique” EV platform in 2025 and by 2030 give its entire line-up of vehicles some level of electrification.

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EV calendar: The new electric car models coming to Australia in 2021

More than ten electric car models will enter the Australian auto market in 2021, giving drivers who are looking to switch to clean transport a little more choice.

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Mazda confirms all-electric MX-30 will arrive in mid-2021

Mazda's all-electric MX-30 will arrive in Australia in mid-2021, following an early 2021 release of the mild-hybrid variant.

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Mazda’s first all electric car combines eco kudos with sporty style

With an environmentally conscious interior design and sporty exterior, Mazda has created a vehicle that should fit happily within the compact SUV market.

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