Members of some of Australia’s largest motoring clubs have had their electric vehicle (EV) charging discounts reduced. UPDATE, 7 March 2024: We have updated some factual errors made in this story. From March
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The Australian government readout of the bilateral discussion on Tuesday made no mention of the matter. Earlier on Wednesday, Climate and Energy Minister Mr Bowen, who faces considerable pressure from the car industry
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The uptake of electric vehicles in Australia reached new highs in February, with pure battery electric cars making up nearly 10% of the total monthly sales despite the ending of EV rebates in
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12:0006 March 2024 View 3 images In 2023, Australia’s electric car uptake increased almost three times compared to 2022, meaning EVs now account for seven per cent of all new car sales. While the
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Hyundai could build a high-powered hybrid N performance car for markets slower to embrace electric vehicles, such as Australia. 08:4006 March 2024 View 5 images Hyundai’s N performance-car sub-brand has so far developed sporty
Read MoreTesla has launched a scathing attack on Australia’s main auto industry lobby group, accusing it of attempting to delay climate action by repeatedly making “plainly false” claims to the public about an Albanese
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Five filthy car companies whose fleets are responsible for more climate pollution than some of Australia’s biggest coal mines have been identified in new analysis by the Climate Council. Toyota’s 2023 new car
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As the dispute over proposed fuel efficiency standards shifts up a gear, 2023’s highest polluting car brands have been revealed in new analysis. Last month, the Albanese government unveiled proposed fuel efficiency standards
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The back-and-forth between Australia’s climate lobbies and carmakers surrounding the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) continues, with one group now claiming Toyota’s vehicles cause more harm than the dirtiest coal mine. In a
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Japanese brand holds the keys to a sub-$35,000 electric kei-car, but one potential deal-breaker threatens its release in Australia Mitsubishi Australia could soon undercut Chinese brands including MG, GWM and BYD – and
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