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APRIL 15, 2024

Will 2024 be the year of the electric ute in Australia? 2022 was the year of the electric SUV — with the launch of the Tesla Y, the BYD Atto 3, and the refreshed MG ZS EV. continued] The post 2024 Year of the Electric Ute? Australia March Sales Update appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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FEBRUARY 19, 2022

Carrying on from their founders’ vision, the Royal Automobile Association of South Australia is empowering a new generation of road adventurers by building an electric vehicle charging network. They pushed their primitive vehicles long distances along rough roads and uneven terrain.

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MAY 18, 2023

Electric cars have for the longest time been significantly more expensive than their ICE equivalents. Consumers have been patiently waiting for the day more electric vehicles become competitive from an upfront purchase price point of view.

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NOVEMBER 2, 2023

The drive towards electrifying Australia’s trucking industry has led to changes in federal regulations and trials in various states, including accommodating and testing wider and heavier electric class 8 vehicles.

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 15, 2022

Year to date, 2022 has seen a 65% increase in electric vehicle sales in Australia. So, with 3 months to go and ships already arriving, will we see the fulfillment of Robyn Denholm’s prophecy that Tesla would double the number of its cars on the road by the end of the year? It looks likely. […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

FEBRUARY 6, 2023

Although MG, BYD, and Polestar are supplying electric vehicles in much smaller numbers than Tesla in Australia, those numbers are growing and these EVs are becoming more visible. So much so, in fact, that there are times when there are no Teslas at public charging stations but there might be 4 BYD Atto 3s or […]

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NOVEMBER 10, 2023

Last Friday, I was able to chat with Matt Wood, public relations and media manager at Volvo Australia, about Volvo’s. more] The post Volvo Leads The Way — Electric Trucks For Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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JULY 14, 2021

Penetration of the new vehicle market by EVs (BEVs and PHEVS) is estimated to reach 2% in Australia during 2021. By David Waterworth Great news. However, we have to realise that this comes off a low base. It may actually exceed this, as pundits predict that Tesla will ship in 15,000 cars from China and […].

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FEBRUARY 10, 2024

continued] The post Toyota Installs Chargers as the EV Penetration Rate Goes Over the Cliff in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Toyota’s installing chargers, but there are fewer EVs being sold.

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CleanTechnica EVs

MAY 5, 2023

of new cars sold in Australia in April 2023 were fitted with a plug. Great news: 9.5% We are close to 10% penetration! The growth appears to mainly be in PHEVs. That means all those Australians with solar on the roof can operate their cars for zero dollars, saving money, having fun, and being kind […]

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

continued] The post Volvo Makes Longest Ever All-Electric Truck Journey In Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. As previously reported on CleanTechnica, Australian states and territories are reviewing trucking regulations around the width and weight of prime.

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SEPTEMBER 20, 2021

The Tesla Model Y (five seater) has now been approved for sale in Australia, TechAU reports. The approval came from Australia’s Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, and Communications Road Vehicle Regulator (ROVER) website.

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SEPTEMBER 10, 2023

August sales data shows an increase in the number of motor vehicles sold in Australia, but a decrease in the number of electric vehicle sales. In the first six months of 2023, EVs managed a penetration rate of approximately 8% of new vehicles sold, with the Tesla Model Y leading the charge. So far this […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 28, 2021

By Florian Popp Western Australia turned up in droves to join the global transition to electric transport on November 4th at the second annual “iDriveWA: Towards Zero Emissions Conference and Exhibition” at the Driver Risk Management center near the Perth Airport in Western Australia.

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DECEMBER 25, 2022

They’ve been studying up on renewable energy, hydrogen power, and electric vehicles, preparing for the big day in April when their remote-controlled vehicles will rumble for 4 hours in Gladstone, a port city in Queensland. Welcome to Australia, where a green-hydrogen boom is in full swing.

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OCTOBER 25, 2023

Uber says it will import 10,000 BYD electric cars into Australia starting this year and make them available to drivers on favorable terms.

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AUGUST 6, 2023

Despite the evidence in front of my own eyes — electric vehicles are everywhere on the roads — it appears that EV sales have dipped in Australia in the month of July to a disappointing 7% penetration of new vehicles sold. Let’s hope it is just due to the delivery cycle. Meanwhile, in New Zealand, […]

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NOVEMBER 13, 2023

continued] The post Politicians & Insects Drive EV Market in New Zealand & Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. The turbulence in New Zealand’s political scene is affecting the automotive sector. It is likely that a right-leaning coalition will.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2023

This new electric train will hit the rails in Australia, complete with a regenerative braking braking system that recharges its own battery on-the-go.

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JULY 21, 2022

In 2020, electric vehicles made up 0.8% of new vehicle sales in Australia. In the first quarter of this year, they made up more than 2% of the market. After a poor showing in quarter 2 because of the Covid-19 lockdown in Shanghai, the second half of 2022 looks like it has a rocket under […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 19, 2022

As well as well as the 30 ships expected to arrive in Australia throughout December and early January, Veda Prime has now alerted us to the arrival in the New Year of the MSC Immaculata carrying 4000 Teslas for the Australian market. That is more than were shipped in the whole of 2019. […].

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JULY 30, 2023

Last month, sales of the BYD overtook the Tesla Model 3 to make it the second highest selling electric vehicle in Australia, behind the Tesla Model Y, of course. Driving on the roads in Brisbane, the BYD Atto 3 is making its presence felt. We see them wherever we go out. They are still outnumbered […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 29, 2023

Another set of Australian questions about decarbonization, electrification of transportation, hydrogen and the future of Australia's role in the world asked and answered.

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DECEMBER 29, 2022

As well as the electric vehicle models currently available in Australia, it looks like there will be at least 10 new EV models arriving sometime on 2023. Some are already here undergoing testing, others may be delayed, and some may be vapourware. Recent history has taught me to be wary of announcements in the media […].

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JANUARY 10, 2023

Although all hopeful EV drivers can see from the road is concrete pads surrounded by temporary fencing in Kalbarri, this is the beginning of construction for the world’s longest electric vehicle highway, from Kunnanurra in the north of Western Australia to Esperance in the south.

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 28, 2022

A lot of EV models these days come with vehicle-to-load (V2L) capability as standard, which is pretty cool. For example, in Australia, the Hyundai IONIQ 5, the KIA EV6, the BYD Atto 3, and the MG ZS EV all come with V2L capability. V2L tech is proving that it is no longer just a nice-to-have […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

NOVEMBER 21, 2022

Import tariffs and the Fringe Benefits Tax (FBT) will be cut on electric vehicles costing below $84,000 (AUD) in Australia. Taxes on EVs cut, incentives added — the electric future is bright. […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

AUGUST 24, 2022

Don’t get me wrong, I think Australia needs strong emissions reduction targets (ERT), but I think the unstoppable juggernaut that is the electric vehicle rEVolution will steam in anyway. Later this year, Australia […]. No, I don’t think so.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 25, 2021

As Australian states introduce measures to encourage the uptake of electric vehicles, manufacturers are giving mixed responses. The highest selling EV in Australia is the Tesla Model 3 SR+. Basically, the cheaper cars are getting more expensive and the expensive cars are getting cheaper. Bit of an odd situation methinks.

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AUGUST 24, 2021

The Australian Electric Vehicles Association (AEVA) has moved its reporting schedule from once a year to twice a year. The current report highlights that more EVs have been sold in the Australian vehicle market in the last 6 months than in […]. The EV landscape is changing so fast that they need to report more often.

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JUNE 19, 2023

Yesterday brought dual sightings of the Great Wall ORA Cat, now on sale in Australia. It was spotted at the Noosa Eco Fest and also at the RACQ Futures Pavilion, two huge events for electric car lovers. We attended the Noosa event again this year, and in my usual walk around the exhibits before the […]

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CleanTechnica EVs

OCTOBER 12, 2023

What’s it like to go from a Ducati to an electric moped? I asked Ben Silver of Benzina Zero in Australia for some customer reactions to his product offering. Can you use a scooter to get to work? He put me in touch with John, Vera, and Stuart. Here are the stories they told me […]

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Drive Electric

NOVEMBER 24, 2021

Transport and Infrastructure Committee. RE: Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill. Drive Electric supports the Land Transport (Clean Vehicles) Amendment Bill (‘the Bill’) and encourages New Zealand to be ambitious. Committee Secretariat. Parliament Buildings.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 21, 2023

The electric vehicle community is abuzz with news that BP has followed Ampol’s lead and is installing up to 60 high-speed chargers at various locations in Australia.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JUNE 12, 2022

Australia, New Zealand, and Japan are now able to use Tesla Vision, a camera-based and neural network Autopilot feature that helps drivers to drive safely when the feature is on. Tesla recently expanded Tesla Vision, its camera-based Autopilot, to Australia and New Zealand, Teslarati reported.

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CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 5, 2022

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. The Tesla Model 3 actually ended up being the 4th most popular vehicle on the overall market last […].

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MARCH 24, 2022

I remember 24 months ago reading about the issues of ICEing and electric vehicle charging etiquette in the USA and Europe. Australia has now reached the EV density where we are having “electric vehicle charging etiquette” conversations Down Under. Then, those sorts of articles stopped.

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