Ford offers EV charging package
Ford Australia and Evie Networks offer an “EV Charging Package” for new and existing EV owners. A 7.4kW Teltonika Teltocharge AC Charger wall unit allows a vehicle to be charged overnight.
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Foton electric at Victoria’s TruckShowX this month
Foton’s T5 EV Pantech truck will be at the new TruckShowX event at Cape Schanck in Victoria from May 13-14. Show visitors can see the Foton e-truck in the drive program, set to take in the spectacular roads of the Mornington Peninsula.
RAC donates driverless vehicle to South Metro TAFE
South Metropolitan TAFE Kwinana says RAC's donation of its Intellibus will help train Western Australia's next generation of automotive workers. The Intellibus was Australia's first and longest trial of a driverless vehicle, doing more than 38,000km across Western Australia (WA) and carrying 28,755 passengers.
Peugeot cuts e-2008 SUV Australian prices by $20k
Peugeot has reduced the driveaway price on its e-2008 the first electric passenger car on the Australian market. It is offering the e-2008 SUV from $39,990 – a $20,000 drop on its $59,990 starting price nearly a year ago.
ASIC sues Magnis and its chairperson over alleged disclosure failures
The Australian Securities and Investments Commission (ASIC) says it has launched civil penalty proceedings in the Federal Court against Magnis Energy Technologies Limited, alleging the company failed to disclose material information about its self-described “flagship” lithium-ion battery manufacturing facility.
Cybertruck doing ‘Down Under Tour’
A Tesla “Cybertruck Tour Down Under” has begun in Australia with a trip to New Zealand expected to be included.
Suburban commuters embrace novated EV leases
Australian motorists living in commuter outer suburbs are among the biggest embracers of the federal government’s discount for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles. That’s according to the latest data from the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA).
Genesis G80 EV Magma concept at Auto China 2024
Genesis unveils its G80 EV Magma concept at the Beijing International Automotive Exhibition (Auto China 2024), the show running until May 4.
EV road tripper at June 16 expo
Tony Clarke of Noosa has done thousands of kilometres on Australia’s East Coast in a Tesla Model Y after a Noosa EV expo.
Big growth forecast in EV and hybrid automotive insurance
The insurance global market for electric and hybrid vehicles is likely to have substantial growth. Market research company HTF Market Intelligence (HTF) expects to see a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 16.88% from 2024 to 2030, says Insurance Business Australia.
