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7 Benefits of Switching to Electric Cars

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Norway is a leading example of the kind of favorable tax incentives and discounts offered to the consumer, while notably, the government of eco-friendly Australia is yet to jump on the bandwagon even though a sizeable part of the population is ready to upgrade, as a recent survey has shown. Improve Your On-road Safety.

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Kia EV9 wins Women’s Worldwide Car of the Year 2024 title | Autocar Professional

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This significant announcement coincides with International Women’s Day, a momentous occasion that not only empowers women but also acknowledges the connection between personal autonomy and automobiles in many countries. It was hard to believe this large, comfortable and versatile vehicle did not need a tank of petrol or diesel.”

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Peugeot charges up in Australia: e-208, e-2008 to spearhead electric vehicle rollout this year

EV Central

An expansion into electric vehicles is intended to recharge interest in Peugeot, with the brand preparing to launch the Peugeot e-208 and e-2008 in Australia. We believe that one variant will be stronger for us than having both electric and petrol,” said Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis. “We 2023 Peugeot e-2008.

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Hyundai Casper EV? Just build it

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It’s chunky, funky and called Casper; Hyundai’s personality-packed city SUV currently only for sale in the Korean market. Even more, would Australia be ready to rock the Casper should a zero emissions version arrive? An electric version would very much be on the cards for Australia, if and when the reports come to fruition.

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2024 Porsche Macan review: First drive of one of the most important new electric cars of the year

EV Central

Let me explain… The Macan is Porsche’s top selling car, accounting for about half of the brand’s sales in Australia. And Porsche is expecting to sell at least as many of the new Macan EVs as the old petrol-powered ones. The all-electric Macan is a whole lot more expensive than the petrol model it will replace late in 2024.

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Drive Electric Submission Land Transport (Clean Car) Amendment Bill

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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. The UK will end the sale of new petrol and diesel cars and vans by 2030.

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Tesla Model 3 vs Kia EV6 vs Polestar 2 vs Hyundai Ioniq 5: Which one is the best EV in Australia?

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In each instance we’ve chosen the most affordable options using a single electric motor for propulsion, although in the case of the Polestar it had options fitted. And it’s the Polestar that is most affordable, at $63,900 before on-road costs. No surprises, then, that the Polestar has the least occupant room inside.

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