Mercedes-Benz still aims to go all electric but says customers and market conditions will set the pace. The company plans to cater to different customer needs, whether it’s an all-electric drivetrain or an electrified combustion engine, until well into the 2030s.
The NewVolt Network says it will deliver price certain reliable energy through a national network of shared charging infrastructure, exclusively for the transport industry.
A third 4x4 model with two powertrain options – a battery electric vehicle (BEV) and low-emission range extension electric – have been unveiled by INEOS Automotive.
Australian Mining Electric Vehicle Company (MEVCO) is testing the Rivian R1T electric ute in Western Australia. It says it has developed an EV “fully customised for the mining environment”.
Peugeot Australia will showcase its battery electric vehicle (BEV) range at the Everything Electric show from February 9-11 at the Sydney Showground in Sydney Olympic Park. These include the E-2008 SUV and the E-Partner Van, which visitors can test drive at the show.
The federal government has released a proposed New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) which has drawn mixed reaction from Australian automotive industry representatives. Public submissions on the proposed standard close at 11.59pm on March 4, 2024.
Subaru Australia says the first shipment of its all-new, all-electric Subaru Solterra SUV has arrived with demonstrator vehicles being shipped to authorised dealers around the country.
Online sales for the Polestar 4 SUV coupé have commenced in Australia with a starting indicative price of $81,500. Production is planned to start towards mid-2024 with the first Australian deliveries expected from August.
A Queensland Government decision to reject a proposal that would have had a “catastrophic” impact on the state’s automotive service and repair sector has been welcomed by the Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) and Queensland’s professional automotive service and repair workshops.
The “Everything Electric” expo in February at the Sydney Showground will show visitors how to electrify their lives, featuring EV test drives and displays. These include Polestar, Audi, BMW, Hyundai, Genesis, Peugeot, GWM, Renault, MG, BYD, Cupra, Kia, and Tesla.
