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The ACT doubles-down on EV vision: Nation’s capital to ban the sale of ICE vehicles entirely

EV Central

Canberra is set to become the first jurisdiction in Australia to ban petrol- and diesel-powered internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles from 2035. This 2035 goal is about being really clear that from that date we don’t intend for any new petrol vehicles to come onto the market,” said Mr Rattenbury.

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Should Ioniq 5, Polestar 2 and Volvo XC40 EV Drivers be able use Tesla destination chargers?

EVolution

When you fill up an ICE with petrol or diesel you owe money to the venue for the fuel itself, not so much the use of the pump that delivers it. But.don't Tesla owners pay for the destination charging network as part of buying the EV? Sure, some of the purchase cost of that vehicle goes towards paying for the infrastructure.

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2023 BMW i5 detailed: Svelte sedan to touch down in Australia with two all-electric variants

EV Central

The eighth-generation BMW 5 Series will touch down in Australia with two all-electric variants — and just a single petrol-powered model — with the German brand literally doubling-down on its EV future. BMW says it will launch to 100km/h in 6.0secs, and push on to a flying top speed of 193km/h.

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New EV electric car calendar

EV Central

All the new electric cars, electric SUVs and electric utes arriving in Australia in 2021, 2022 and 2023. READ MORE: Every new electric car coming to Australia in 2022. Abarth Nuova 500e – high-performance version of the electric Fiat 500 promises pocket rocket thrills, and it’s due in Australia late in 2023.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

Drive Electric

Given New Zealand’s reliance on personal light vehicles, accelerating the uptake of e-mobility is an essential part of reducing emissions from transport. New Zealand should use Europe, not Australia, as the source of homologation vehicle standards in this Bill. PO Box 3899, Auckland 1140. Introduction .

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The electric year ahead: Every new EV coming to Australia in 2024

EV Central

At that price it just sneaks in under the government’s FBT exemption, which allows for electric cars below $89,332 to pay no fringe benefits tax when purchased via a novated lease. Known as the Lightning Cat overseas, the sleek five-door from Chinese maker GWM is yet to be definitively confirmed for Australia.

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Hertz goes big on EVs, now with 100 Polestar 2s in Australian rental fleet

EV Central

Hertz is planning to lead the charge with electric rental cars in Australia – and it’s taken the next step with a batch of Polestar 2 EVs. The rental car giant has added 100 Polestars to its Australian fleet as part of a broader long-term vision to eventually switch its fleet to all-electric. EVs to change the rental car model.

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