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

EV Central

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! Which is best for the environment: EV or ICE?

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

EV Central

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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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. Polestar only sells electric vehicles (EVs) similar to Tesla.

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

EV Central

EV, PHEV and mild hybrid are all being investigated by Isuzu as Australias new CO2 reduction rules are just months away from starting measurement of brand emissions. He also clarified the Norwegian spec may not be reflected in Australia, which is potentially good news for any one eying off the short range in particular.

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Powered up! Priced down? Nissan announces big update for 2026 Qashqai e-Power range extender hybrid

EV Central

Nissan has released new details of its third-generation e-Power range extender hybrid tech that it will launch under the bonnet of the 2026 Nissan Qashqai in Australia next year. The big news is that average fuel consumption drops to 4.5L/100km 100km on the WLTP test cycle, while CO2 emissions drop from 116g/km to 102g/km.

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Wrong! Coalition’s decision to axe NVES penalties is based on outdated research

EV Central

The justification used by the federal opposition to axe penalties for excessive new vehicle CO2 emissions if elected to government has been found to be based on outdated research. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: Danger signs! The post Wrong!

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How Significant Will The European Emissions Rollback Actually Be?

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Europe is relaxing CO2 emission targets after receiving feedback from automakers. European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen issued an announcement earlier this month that manufacturers would receive a two-year extension for meeting the planned tighter CO2 emissions rules for 2025. Everything else will remain the same.