South Australia’s SA Power Networks and New Zealand's Counties Energy have agreed to collaborate on developing opportunities in the Distribution System Operator (DSO) space for EV charging services. Both have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to that effect.
Geely Holding’s electrified new products – including the Smart #3, Polestar 4, its Lynk and Co 08, and Zeekr’s global expansion plans – are revealed at Auto Shanghai (April 18-27).
About $70 million funding will come from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) under the Driving the Nation Program aimed at fostering innovation in EV charging solutions across Australia.
The Clean Energy Finance Corporation (CEFC) aims to drive Australian EV ownership further through a new $40 million investment to provide discounted finance for the retail Green Car Loan offered by Australian non-bank lender Firstmac.
The latest car sales figures reveal electric vehicle sales have overtaken those of petrol-driven cars in the medium-sized car category for the first time.
The Federal Government’s National Electric Vehicle Strategy release has generally brought a positive reaction from the automotive industry.
Australia needs strong fuel efficiency standards delivered as soon as possible to save drivers money and clean up the air, says the Climate Council in welcoming the release of the National Electric Vehicle Strategy which has fuel efficiency standards at its centre.
The Albanese Government needs to swiftly catch up with new fuel efficiency standards announced by the Biden Administration, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).
Mayors and councillors across Australia want the Federal Government to supercharge the country’s supply of affordable EVs.
Toyota aims to have 10 new battery electric vehicle (BEV) models by 2026, amounting to 1.5 million vehicles in annual sales. That’s according to Toyota’s new leadership which includes president and chief executive Koji Sato.
