Former prime minister Scott Morrison once said in an election campaign that EVs won’t tow a trailer or boat or get the family to a favourite camping spot, and in 2019 accused his Labour opponent of trying to “end the weekend” by promoting EVs, later denying he was attacking EVs.
Hyundai and Kia have unveiled “Active Air Skirt” (AAS) technology to control EV wind turbulence at more than 80km/h.
Free EV rides are being offered by Uber for its Uber One members in Kia EV6 and EV9 vehicles to and from Melbourne Park during the Australian Open tennis event there until January 28.
The Australian Government’s Standing Committee on Climate Change, Energy, Environment and Water has commenced an inquiry into the transition to electric vehicles (EVs). “Australian motorists are increasingly choosing EVs when purchasing a new car.
An electric roadside assistance van has arrived in Perth, ready to rescue electric vehicle drivers in need, says insurance company RAC.
Peugeot 408 GT Fastback plug-in hybrid (PHEV) pre-orders are open, ahead of the official on-sale and delivery of customer orders in Q3 2024, says Peugeot Australia. Initially launching in the Australian market as a single PHEV variant, the Peugeot 408 is priced at $67,990 (manufacturers list price).
Asiastar is debuting its range of electric vans, cab chassis and buses in Australia. Foton Mobility Distribution is importing the EV range, supported by a nationwide network of dealers and service partners.
The Motor Trades Association of Queensland (MTA Queensland) welcomes the state government’s response to the Review of Queensland’s Electrical Safety Act (2002) final report, opting not to proceed with the recommendation which proposed EVs’ electrical components should be serviced and repaired by appropriately licensed electrical workers rather than qualified automotive technicians.
Brisbane-headquartered Tritium is now offering Autocharge as a software capability on its RTM and PKM charger models. This launch allows Tritium to further provide its customers and EV drivers with convenient and efficient options for a seamless end-to-end EV charging experience, the company says.
The latest Kona Electric small SUV is now available from Hyundai Australia priced from $54,000 (manufacturer’s list price).
