SEA Electric to launch new safety specs
Australian electric truck manufacturer SEA Electric is launching an expanded safety suite across its entire vehicle range, and further additions to the company’s ecosystem of support partners.
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Iveco eDaily on show ahead of local testing
Iveco’s new fully electric eDaily model will be displayed at the Brisbane Truck Show (May 18-21) with local testing soon to take place.
Top ANCAP safety rating for Mercedes-Benz EQE
A five-star safety rating has been awarded the new Mercedes-Benz EQE by the Australasian New Car Assessment Program (ANCAP). High scores were awarded to the EQE for the crash protection offered to vehicle occupants.
Ford Australia confirms Mustang Mach-E pricing
Ford’s electric Mustang Mach-E SUV is priced from $79,990 (manufacturer’s list price). And online reservations have opened via ford.com.au, which Ford says gives customers 24/7 convenience.
Electric ute roadshow in Narrabri
One of Australia’s first electric utes - touring regional Australia on the Solar Citizens Electric Ute Roadshow to showcase cost savings and other benefits EVs can bring - will be displayed at the official opening of the Fimer/Geni Energy 22kW community EV charger in Narrabri, New South Wales, on May 15.
New GV60 priced from $107,700
Genesis Motors Australia is introducing the enhanced and upgraded 2023 GV60. It’s available from $107,700 (manufacturer’s list price) and features an array of specification upgrades, coming in all-wheel drive (AWD) and Performance AWD variants.
Video: New ad campaign for EVs
The Electric Vehicle Council (EVC) has launched a new national advertising campaign promoting the benefits of switching to electric and urging Australians to make their next car an EV The new ads aim to help drive a million EVs onto Australian roads by 2027.
Compass adds to EV fleet
Australian specialist vehicle accident replacement provider Compass has added the Jaguar I-Pace to its EV fleet. Compass already has the Tesla Model 3 and Model Y, plus the Polestar 2 and possibly the MG ZS EV.
Electric triple road train launched in SA
A Volvo FH16 8×6 prime mover converted to electric by Janus Electric will from May carry copper concentrate from the OZ Minerals Carrapateena mine to Whyalla Port near Adelaide - a 165km journey. It’s reported to be the world’s first electric triple road train.
Hilux conversion tackles EV fires
A British company has developed a specially designed fire truck to extinguish electric vehicle (EV) and car park fires. The Hiload 6x6 Rapid Intervention Vehicle (RIV) is engineered by Prospeed Motorsport in York, England, using a Toyota Hilux as a base.
