Honda to premiere new EV series for global markets at CES 2024
Honda’s world premiere of its new EV series for global markets features as a part of its exhibit at CES 2024 in Las Vegas, January 9-12.
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Top ANCAP safety ratings for Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series
The Kia EV9, Mercedes-Benz EQE SUV and BMW 5 Series have each achieved five-star Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP) safety ratings.
Financier says novated leasing removes barrier for EV buyers
Novated Lease Australia says its research shows the purchase price of battery electric vehicles is stopping 28% of potential new car buyers from making the switch from ICE vehicles but this barrier can be easily overcome.
Tritium’s 33 ultrafast chargers power California’s port terminal tractor fleet
Brisbane-founded Tritium company has finished installation of 33 of its chargers at the SSA Terminals, LLC container terminal at Pier C in the Port of Long Beach in California.
Business fleets driving electric vehicle transition
The Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) launched its EVs in Business Fleets report during a webinar on November 23, 2023.
TopGear crowns Hyundai Ioniq 5 N as 2023 car of the year
The Hyundai Ioniq 5 N high-performance electric vehicle has been crowned car of the year by the 2023 TopGear.com Awards. Hyundai revealed the Ioniq 5 N earlier this year at July’s Goodwood Festival of Speed.
New EVC calculator gives Australian drivers EV v ICE emissions information
A new online calculator launched on November 30, giving Australian drivers an accurate comparison of how much carbon they will prevent from entering the atmosphere as a result of selecting an EV over a petrol or hybrid vehicle.
New Tesla Model 3 Performance due early 2024
Tesla says it will revive its Model 3 Performance early next year. Following the brand’s reveal of its updated right-hand drive 2024 Model 3 Rear Wheel Drive and Long Range, Tesla confirms its improved Performance will be produced in the first half of 2024, Carsales.com.au reports.
Adelaide man sells EV power to grid
In what’s hailed as a “world first”, Adelaide man Jai (surname anonymous), 29, a residential power user, is able to sell power back at wholesale prices to the grid from his car battery.
Video: Hyundai Ioniq 5 N EV ‘playful’
Hyundai N brand’s first high-performance EV the Ioniq 5 N has got the thumbs up from drifter and professional race car driver Keiichi ‘DK’ Tsuchiya after he put it through its paces.
