Australia Post gets 175 UBCO e-motorbikes
UBCO is providing Australia Post with a new fleet of 175 lightweight, zero emission, all-electric motorbikes.
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Fourth quarter Australian deliveries for Polestar 4
Swedish electric performance car brand Polestar has delivered the first Polestar 4 SUV coupes in Europe as it expands from a one- to three-car lineup.
Work starts on Sydney Cadillac Experience Centre
Sydney will be Australia’s first Cadillac Experience Centre with work starting at the Rosebery Engine Yards precinct. The 841 square-metre centre features heritage-listed surrounds, modern architecture, and state-of-the-art showroom and service facilities.
BYD expects to sell 100,000 NEVs in Australia within five years
BYD expects to sell 100,000 “new energy vehicles” (NEVs) in Australia in its first five years in the market. It’s rolling out more battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and is preparing to introduce a plug-in hybrid (PHEV) ute, The Driven.io reports.
Uber EV pilot to boost Australian secondhand market
Uber and Car Empire say they will accelerate Australia’s secondhand EV market with an Australian-first pilot. Uber drivers and Uber Eats delivery people in Brisbane and the Gold Coast can access “affordable offers” on secondhand EVs, available on Uber’s vehicle marketplace.
AEVA EV expo in Tasmania this November
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) EV Expo in Hobart, Tasmania, on November 2 and 3, 2024, includes its national conference on November 1. The expo includes cars, e-bikes, manufacturers, dealers, EV charging, finance, insurance, solar, wind, batteries, other renewable energy, and training providers.
Zurich cover for Model 3 and Y available through Tesla App
Zurich Australia says it is the 'preferred' insurer for Tesla customers in Australia through its ‘InsureMyTesla’ agreement.
Porsche Australia recalling Taycan EV for potential brake fault
Porsche Australia is recalling 1658 Taycan electric vehicles produced from 2019 to 2024 due to a possible brake fault. The Australian Federal Government cites the possibility of defective front brake hoses, which may lead to brake fluid leakage and reduced braking.
Registrations open for All Energy Australia
Free registration is now open for the clean energy event All Energy Australia at the Melbourne Convention and Exhibition Centre, October 23 and 24.
New research says EVs are cheaper to run
Australian motorists could save thousands of dollars on running costs and loan repayments by making their next car purchase electric. So says Compare the Market’s new research.
