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Polestar sells NVES credits to other OEMs in Australia

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As of January 1, 2025, Australia’s first carbon dioxide (CO2) emission standards were in effect and Polestar is the first car manufacturer to sell credits to other automakers seeking to comply with the new rules. The post Polestar sells NVES credits to other OEMs in Australia appeared first on TESLARATI.

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Discount bonanza: EV prices could be chopped because of changes to NVES CO2 reduction scheme

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The EV buying bonanza is being predicted because of a change in the way Australias new CO2 reduction rules work. Currently, the New Vehicle Emissions Scheme (NVES) bases an automotive brands combined CO2 emissions on how many vehicles it imports. READ MORE: NVES Strikes!

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Danger signs! Latest research shows top ICE brands including Toyota, Ford and Nissan struggling to hit new Aussie CO2 limits

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New research has shown how much trouble some top brands including Ford, Nissan, GWM and even Toyota could find themselves because of Australias new CO2 emissions reduction scheme if they dont transition to electric vehicles quickly enough. billion in 2029. billion in 2029. READ MORE: Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE?

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Isuzu vows to stay in Australia: Plug-in hybrid research revealed, but questions over D-Max EV confirmation

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Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia.

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Look out Toyota HiAce! Kia PV5 electric van business case looking “positive” for Australia

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Officially unveiled in March, the mid-size PV5 is now officially under study for Australia and could go on-sale as soon as 2026. Kia aims for huge EV sales growth and hybrid expansion in Australia in 2025 to avoid CO2 emissions penalties The bigger PB7 is a couple of years away, but is also a chance for Australia.

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Shock! iPhone maker to sell EV in Australia badged as a Mitsubishi. No, this is not April 1!

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Taiwanese electronics giant Foxconn is reported to have locked in a deal with Mitsubishi to build an advanced all-new battery-powered compact SUV for Australia that will land in local dealerships in the first half of 2026. Mitsubishi Australia declined to comment on the reports, but did not issue a denial ether.

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Diesel out. EV later. PHEV in! Hyundai finally firms up its dual cab ute plans for Australia

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Hyundai wants to skip diesel power and electrify its first dual cab ute, which should be on-sale in Australia before the end of this decade. But rather than go all the way to an EV as had been previously expected, the first Hyundai ute to go on-sale in Australia will likely be a hybrid or plug-in hybrid. The post Diesel out.

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