Consumers across Asia Pacific demonstrate significantly higher engagement with new energy vehicles (NEVs) compared to their Latin American counterparts, according to new research from global automotive distributor Inchcape.
Quarterly sales of electric vehicles fell to their lowest levels in two years in the March quarter amid a decline in overall vehicle sales and a sharp increase in sales of conventional hybrids and plug-in hybrids, according to the Australian Automobile Association (AAA).
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide A$3.2 million to Amber Electric (Amber) to trial battery electric vehicle (BEV) smart charging and provision of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services with residential customers.
Lexus Australia has significantly reducing customer wait times across its volume-selling models and delivered more cars in a than at any other time in its 33 years in Australia.The brand delivered 15,192 vehicles to customers, eclipsing its previous best total of 9612 deliveries set in 2019.Electrified models drove the result with a total of 9,170; with 60.4% of deliveries being hybrid electric (HEV), plug-in hybrid electric (PHEV) or fully electric (BEV) - the first time intelligent electrified powertrains accounted for the majority of deliveries.
Nissan says its next ute and heavy SUV will be battery electric vehicles (BEVs). The next-generation Nissan Navara appears set to skip hybrid technology and go fully electric as part the Japanese automotive manufacturer’s plan to introduce 27 electrified vehicles - including 19 EVs - by 2030.
Electrifying the national vehicle fleet was the chief topic of conversation amongst delegates at the Australasian Fleet Management Association (AfMA) conference and exhibition held in Sydney on May 23 and 24.
BMW Group Australia recorded a significant increase of 81% in the registration of electrified models through the first quarter of 2023.
Hyundai Australia has confirmed that the fully electric Ioniq 5 has been recalled over a shifter issue that could cause cars to roll away while parked. The problem stems from the car’s software within its shift control unit.
Late last year, Kia whipped the covers off its next-generation Niro, available as a BEV, PHEV, and HEV. Borrowing plenty of styling cues from the Kia HabaNiro Concept, the reveal was well received.
Toyota Motor Corporation (TMC) says it is planning to have 30 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) in production by 2030 including passenger cars, SUVs, and commercial vehicles.
