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Nissan: we will comply with 2035 Aussie ICE ban

EV Central

If Australia does legislate an internal combustion engine ban in 2035 Nissan says it will be ready to comply. The Japanese brand has been an EV pathfinder in Australia, introducing the Leaf battery electric vehicle in 2012. On-sale in Japan since late 2021, an arrival in Australia in 2023 isn’t even confirmed.

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H2X Warrego hydrogen fuel cell Ford Ranger breaks cover, Aussie production soon

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The H2X Warrego pops up just weeks after Queensland start-up Roev announced plans to launch production of battery electric Toyotas Hilux and Ford Ranger utes targeted at fleets in Australia from 2023. H2X has also announced it will build the H2X in Europe and in Australia at a facility in Sale in Victoria’s LaTrobe Valley.

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[Press Release] The compelling case for EV incentives

Drive Electric

“There are other options too, including removing FBT and accelerating depreciation for commercial fleets. Businesses buy 50-60% of new vehicles (and 60% of new EVs), and usually only keep them in their fleets for two to five years. This model is being used in Australia, and so far is proving to be successful. “We

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

The technology is ready and available to make this transition in the light vehicle fleet. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill. Improve safety of the fleet; and/or. ? The Select Committee should also consider whether this Bill can be used to: ? Introduction .

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Why Hydrogen power is not the answer

EV Info

I truly believe hydrogen is the UK’s best opportunity to build a world-leading industry which creates UK jobs, cuts emissions and is the envy of the globe.” Liquified hydrogen may be as light as petrol or kerosene, but keeping it at -257C requires much heavier apparatus. Jo is just one of many pitching the benefits of Hydrogen.

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It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes

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After years of waiting Australia will have a CO2 emissions standard by January 1 2025 officially encouraging the purchase of electric vehicles if an ambitious Albanese Labor government timetable comes to pass. Vehicles that exceed the limit would be fined $100 per gram per example sold. Tesla: A potential winner under NVES.

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CO2 standards need to match Europe, US and should be linked to EV incentives: EV Council

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“Financial incentives should be linked to a fuel efficiency standard in order to ensure we’re driving up supply,” says Jafari, in turn shunning the voluntary targets introduced in 2020 by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries. The issue is also impacting planned fleet purchases of EVs, according to Jafari.

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