article thumbnail

Lexus RZ BEV launches in Australia starting at $123K

Teslarati

The battery electric SUV Lexus RZ 450e recently arrived in Australia following its launch in the United States. ” Lexus Australia launched the RZ in two variants, the 450e Luxury, and the 450e Sports Luxury. The post Lexus RZ BEV launches in Australia starting at $123K appeared first on TESLARATI.

Lexus 108
article thumbnail

Tesla Energy director believes Australia can become a large supplier of lithium

Teslarati

Tesla Energy director Mark Twidell believes Australia is well-positioned to become a large supplier of lithium as demand for electric cars and large energy storage units continues to rise. During the event, the Tesla executive said that Australia had a big opportunity in exporting lithium around the world. .

Australia 142
article thumbnail

Tesla Model Y outsells Ford Ranger ute in Aussie shock

EV Info

Australia fans in line with European markets as Tesla Model Y outsells most other vehicles including the much loved Ford Ranger Ute. According to official new-car sales results published by the Federal Chamber of Automobile Industries (FCAI), 124,926 vehicles were registered in June – up 25% from last June.

Ford 52
article thumbnail

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.

article thumbnail

Mitsubishi Motors and the Thai Government to start joint study for fleet testing of i-MiEV; MMC adding third plant in Thailand for global small car production

Green Car Congress

Meanwhile, the Thai government will move forward with its Electric Vehicle Project, creating an integrated organization with related ministries and government agencies under the direction of the Ministry of Industry (MOI). MMC is currently selling the i-MiEV in Japan, Hong Kong, Australia and European markets.

i-MiEV 199
article thumbnail

Better Place, China Southern Grid sign strategic agreement on battery switching; Guangzhou accord to encourage production of EVs with switchable batteries

Green Car Congress

The Guangzhou accord calls for the municipal government to encourage local car manufacturers, such as Guangzhou Automobile Industry Group, to produce electric cars with switchable batteries. By the end of the year, Better Place will have battery switch stations under deployment in the US, Europe, Australia and China.

Grid 299
article thumbnail

Top 5 Truck Companies in the World With the Potential to Revolutionise the Logistics Sector

Get Electric Vehicle

We don’t have to stress the point that, the automobile industry is going all-electric. The freight movement industry is also expected to have a face shift that several automobile giants and startups are working their way into the highly profitable yet challenging job of electrifying the logistics industry.