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EU drafts plan to allow e-fuel combustion cars beyond 2035

The EU has conceded to Germany in drafting provisions to allow the post-2035 sale of cars powered by synthetic fuels

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Major EV battery supplier starts mass production of 1000km range battery

CATL has reportedly started production of its new landmark battery pack, which promises to deliver on diesel-like driving range

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Toyota Australia boss has “no doubt” emissions target is coming this year

Although unclear on exactly what it will look like, Sean Hanley reckons a federal emissions policy could be in place before 2024

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Euro 7 emissions rules could mean no more budget-friendly VWs and Skodas

Increasingly strict emissions mandates might spell the end of small entry-level combustion engine models from the Volkswagen Group

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2023 LDV Mifa 9 review: Electric people-mover driven

Electric people mover offers style, space and surprisingly decent dynamics, but is undone by a colossal price tag

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2025 Volkswagen ID.2 imagined, GTI/GTX hot hatch variant confirmed

The upcoming Volkswagen ID.2 electric hatch will be heavily derived from the ID.2all concept, with a front-drive GTI or GTX performance variant confirmed

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2023 Lexus RZ electric SUV: Australian pricing and features

Lexus is set to launch its second EV in Australia in May, with the introduction of the RZ 450e

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IPCC: ‘Feasible and effective’ climate action available now, including EVs

The United Nations body has reinforced the urgent need to reduce emissions now amid intensifying extreme weather and natural disasters

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Fill 'er up thanks: Hyundai unveils 'Automatic Charging Robot' for electric cars

Ridiculous? Not so fast... the Automatic Charging Robot will be perfect for avoiding terrible weather, and drivers with reduced mobility will be glad

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2024 Ford Explorer EV revealed for Europe – could it follow the Mustang Mach-E to Oz?

A new-generation electric Ford Explorer has been unveiled this week, but any potential for a local launch is still to be confirmed

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Open letter urges Australian Government to further prevent new fossil fuel projects

The open letter, signed by more than fifty environmental and climate organisations, was circulated in various national newspapers and is open to the public

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Kia Concept EV5: Midsize electric SUV previewed

Kia's smallest E-GMP-based electric car, the Sportage-sized EV5 medium SUV, will initially launch in China in late 2023

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ACT becomes fourth state to introduce fines for blocking EV chargers

Four states and territories have now legislated against combustion vehicles blocking EV charging spaces

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Electric Cars: From then to now

EVs have faced an uphill battle since the 1800s, yet they’re only proliferating today. So, how did we get here?

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Audi to launch 10 new EVs in next three years; petrol A3 won’t live on

Audi is forging ahead with an electric push amid looming emissions mandates overseas by transforming its entire car lineup

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ACT led electric vehicle sales per capita in 2022

Official data reveals Australia’s capital adopted more BEVs based on population, whereas PHEVs lagged behind last year

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SsangYong Torres EVX Korean electric SUV teased

The oft-forgotten South Korean carmaker has teased a new tough-looking electric SUV

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2023 Tesla Model Y Performance Australian deliveries begin

Tesla’s Model Y range has expanded with the arrival of the Performance variant

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2023 Tesla Model Y Performance vs Kia EV6 GT comparison review

You’ll lose your licence in less than four seconds, but are these electric SUVs really deserving of their performance car marketing?

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2023 Tesla Model Y Performance review

The fastest version of Tesla's popular electric SUV has landed in Australia at long last, but can the Model Y Performance justify its circa-$30K premium over the base version?

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Volkswagen baby electric car confirmed: targets low-$30K pricing

Volkswagen plans to offer one of the world's cheapest electric cars with a model that could be called the ID.1

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Volkswagen ID.2all: $40K German EV previewed

Volkswagen revealed the ID.2all concept overnight, previewing its affordable FWD BEV coming mid-decade

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Waze makes EV charging stops easier

The popular navigation app is harnessing its crowdsource feature to ensure drivers can find reliable and available public EV charging stations

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Electric Macan ‘on the home straight’ followed by Cayenne facelift and all-electric version in 2026

Porsche’s AGM provided us with an update on its electric journey