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Galaxy quest: Yet another Chinese brand headed to Australia and its pricing could be out of this world

EV Central

Voracious Chinese auto giant Geely has announced the all-new 2024 Galaxy E5 electric SUV will spearhead its fledgling new brand’s global expansion including to Australia. They’ll join established Geely group brands Volvo and Polestar in Australia. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV. 2025 Galaxy E5 SUV.

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Tesla Model Y becomes top-selling car in Iceland and Australia

Teslarati

The Tesla Model Y has become a top-selling car in Iceland and Australia. Meanwhile, the Tesla Model Y became the second best-selling car in Australia, beating the Ford Ranger ute. Australia’s Federated Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) reported that battery electric vehicles (BEVs) accounted for 8.8%

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Why the Kia EV2 won’t be coming to Australia to fight the MG4, BYD Dolphin, GWM Ora and Tesla Model 2

EV Central

The Kia electric car countdown in Australia will not include the cheapest model it has yet previewed, the entry-level EV2. Kia already has the EV6 and EV9 on-sale in Australia – as well as the Niro – and will follow up with the EV5 medium SUV mid-year and the EV3 compact SUV as soon as 2024 and the EV4 sedan in 2025. 2024 Kia EV5.

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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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Just bring them: Toyota’s electric future just got sexier

EV Central

Toyota bZ3X medium SUV is a full EV and roughly RAV4-sized Toyota says the two new EVs are “catering to Chinese customers,” so there’s no confirmation if these 2025-launching cars will become global models. Sadly, no technical details were revealed either.

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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

EV Central

Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. seconds 0-100km/h dash capability, will make its global debut at the Chengdu auto show on August 25. They too have now been pushed back behind the LS6 or scratched for Australia.

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Global study links daily exposure to ozone pollution to increased risk of death

Green Car Congress

g/m 3 (Chinese Ambient Air Quality Standard). No excess mortality associated with ozone was found in Australia, as daily ozone levels were below the maximum background level of 70 µg/m 3 ). No excess mortality associated with ozone was found in Australia, as daily ozone levels were below the maximum background level of 70 µg/m 3 ).

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