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Volkswagen quits Australian auto industry lobby over emissions standards – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Volkswagen Australia has broken with this trend—the business unit has distanced itself from the policies of Australia’s auto industry trade group, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries , which is waging a campaign against new emissions standards. A strong NVES is in the best interests of this country.”

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Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia

The Driven EV News

Auto industry analyst says changes to US car pollution regulations have been driven by carmakers, unions and the fossil fuel industry. In Australia, the EVC says the government should hold course.

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Three perspectives on China’s EV industry (spoiler alert: legacy brands are toast) – Charged EVs

Baua Electric

Jeremiads lamenting China’s takeover of the global auto industry are everywhere these days. Retreating behind tariff walls or outright bans will further isolate America’s auto industry into a Galapagos market of ridiculous trucks sold at nosebleed prices.” Three recent accounts stand out from the pack. Williams asks.

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European Auto Industry Expresses Concern Over Iron Ore Price Hikes

Green Car Congress

The European automobile industry expressed concern about the “ sudden and massive ” increase in the price of iron ore, a crucial material for producing steel. The automobile industry needs broad access to raw materials at competitive conditions, especially in times of fragile economic circumstances, ACEA said.

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Australia introduces its first exhaust rule but makes all the mistakes the US did

Baua Electric

Photo by Marcus Reubenstein on Unsplash Australia will introduce a bill to parliament this week containing its first-ever vehicle emissions rule, a huge step forward for the country. Australia doesn’t have its own fuel efficiency standards, making it one of only two advanced countries without such a rule, alongside Russia.

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Tesla Model Y sales overtakes Toyota RAV4 in its quest to become the best-selling vehicle

Teslarati

Tesla Model Y is another step closer to becoming the world’s best-selling vehicle in any category after overtaking Toyota RAV4 sales in Australia. Tesla sold approximately 3,178 Model Y units in Australia. The Tesla Model 3 was the third best-selling EV in Australia with 1,298 sold in May. of Australia’s auto market in May.

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Mitsubishi wants to launch Australia’s cheapest electric car, but there’s a very expensive reason it might not

EV Central

Even as it considers launching Australia’s cheapest battery electric vehicle, Mitsubishi Australia is warning a slow roll-out of renewable energy will impact the uptake of EVs in Australia. Where is Australia for renewable energy power stations?” 2024 Mitsubishi Triton. Where is the energy going to come from guys?”