The Mazda EZ-6 unveiled at Auto China 2024 (April 25 to May 5) is the first of a series of new electrified vehicles (new energy vehicles) developed and manufactured by Changan Mazda expected be launched in China by the end of 2024.
The Mini Aceman EV is expected in Australia and New Zealand in Q4 this year, with pricing to follow.
Pedestrians should soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer from November 2025.
Australian EV fast charging company Tritium is facing financial collapse after its directors declared the company to be insolvent, calling in voluntary administrators while its lenders also appointed a receiver to take control of the assets and seek buyers.
A new report prepared for the Australian Automotive Dealer Association by Energetics outlines the task of rolling out electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Australia’s new car dealerships.Energetics’ analysis found that the investment needed in charging infrastructure is estimated to exceed $1 billion for franchised new car dealers in Australia.“The cost of chargers and associated network upgrades is significant, but dealers understand the importance of investing in this infrastructure and their role in educating customers on EVs,” says AADA chief executive James Voortman.“New car dealerships will be at the forefront of rolling out EV chargers as manufacturers require them to install chargers in their showrooms and service departments as part of their franchise agreements.”“Many consumers considering taking the leap and buying a new EV are looking for their dealer to provide education about the vehicle and the charging experience.
Internal combustion engine (ICE) petrol and diesel vehicles should be banned from sale in Australia by 2035 and households encouraged to ditch one of their family cars. So says a new Climate Council report which found Australia could halve its transport emissions by 2030.
The Australian Electric Vehicle Association (AEVA) has removed its crowd-funded DC charger at Ravensthorpe in Western Australia “due to site issues”. “But we now have a supportive new host at the Munglinup Roadhouse down the road,” says AEVA in a social media post.
An Electrification Festival area for EVs and sustainable transportation features at the Off-Grid Living Festival in Chiltern, Victoria, on April 6 and 7.
Geely says on social media its electric ute is due in Australia later in 2024.
The MG Cyberster electric roadster has been reported in Sydney. That’s according to The Driven which says a red MG Cyberster was seen by EV enthusiast Michael T before being shared by reader Zapped on X (formerly Twitter).
