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Denied! Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia

EV Central

While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. I would love to say yes [the U9 is coming to Australia],” Todd told EVCentral. A grand total of 172 Ferraris, 169 Lamborghinis and 71 McLarens have been sold in Australia so this year.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill. Executive Summary. Less travel and mode shift are essential.

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Kia Niro EV review: All-electric SUV arrives to sit below the EV6

EV Central

Kia Niro EV review: It was only in 2021 that Kia introduced the Niro nameplate to Australia. Australia received the Niro very late in its model cycle and it was never intended to be a stayer. While brief, the original Niro’s fleeting lifespan also helped Kia Australia better understand the EV market and what consumers want.

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Nearly one in five cars sold worldwide in 2023 was electric: IEA | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

The main export markets for these vehicles were Europe and countries in the Asia Pacific region, such as Thailand and Australia. At the start of 2023, PHEV subsidies were phased out, resulting in lower PHEV sales compared to 2022, and in December 2023, all EV subsidies ended after a ruling on the Climate and Transformation Fund.

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Zero EVs May Qualify For the Federal Tax Credit Under the Inflation Reduction Act Requirements

EV Adoption

It is very clear that the proposed changes agreed upon between Senators Joe Manchin and Chuck Schumer have very little to do with reducing GHGs (at least in the near term and specific to personal transportation), but rather is about forcing automakers to lessen their EV battery supply chain dependency on China. in effect with the U.S.

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Volvo reveals EX90 EV, here in 2024

EV Central

It’s likely Australia will receive its EX90s from the latter, probably late in 2024. The SUV’s reveal follows Volvo Car Australia’s announcement last week saying the brand will sell only fully electric cars here from 2026. 2024 Volvo EX90 seven-seat electric SUV with 14.5-inch second 0-100km/h time.

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