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Australia: Electric Vehicles Exceed 10% of Auto Sales for First Time!

CleanTechnica EVs

Out of the 110,000 vehicles sold in Australia in September 2023, 10.6% came with a plug. Approximately 8% of these (8,821 units sold) were battery electric and 2% (1,264 units sold) were plugin hybrid EVs. The Tesla Model Y was once again the highest selling BEV and SUV, and third overall, coming in just behind […]

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India’s NMDC exploring lithium assets in Africa and Australia, source says – ET Auto

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In June last year, Reuters reported that NMDC’s unit Legacy Iron Ore had signed a lithium exploration pact with Australia’s Hancock Prospecting Pty Ltd. Indian iron ore miner NMDC Ltd is exploring lithium assets in Africa and Australia and is currently in negotiations, a source with direct knowledge of the matter said on Friday.

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Australia, Indonesia should team up for battery supply chains, ACEN CEO says – ET Auto

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New Delhi: Top lithium producer Australia and major nickel suppliers Indonesia and the Philippines could team up to develop regional battery storage systems, the head of Philippine energy firm ACEN said on Monday.

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

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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. The post Why the “weakening” of US car pollution standards should not impact Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 finds strong footing in Australia in February 2024

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The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia. This was highlighted by the all-electric sedan’s performance in the Australian auto market in February 2024. The upgraded Tesla Model 3 sedan and Model Y crossover’s strong sales contributed to a landmark month for electric vehicles (EVs) in Australia.

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BYD to unveil electrified pickup truck at Beijing Auto Show

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BYD is expected to unveil its electrified pickup truck at the Beijing Auto Show on April 25. Pictures from the tests conducted in Mexico hint that the BYD Shark will go to right-hand-drive markets first, like Australia and South Africa. The Chinese automaker has established its brand in Australia with Dolphin and Seal EVs.

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Tesla Is 7th Best Selling Auto Brand In Australia In August!

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Tesla vehicles have poured into Australia recently. Just like in Australia’s regional neighbor New Zealand, electric vehicles (EVs) have been shattering records Down Under. Also just like in New Zealand, EV sales have been led by Tesla.