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Electric Vehicles

eEconic to star at waste and recycling expo 

Mercedes-Benz Trucks is displaying its zero-emission waste collection technology at the upcoming Australasian Waste and Recycling Expo in Sydney.  It will present the all-electric eEconic, part of Daimler Truck’s latest technology, at the July 26-27 event.

Peugeot’s electric e-208 hatchback here in 2024

The Peugeot e-208 city hatchback is due in Australia next year with registrations of interest now open. It follows the E-Partner commercial van and passenger electric SUV the e-2008. Prices and specs for the refreshed e-208 are expected closer to the launch.

Five-star safety rating for EVs

Battery electric models of the Genesis GV70 and Genesis G80, Australian variants of the Ford Mustang Mach-E, and hybrid GWM Haval Jolion vehicles have all been awarded top safety ratings by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP).