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Tesla says Aussie car lobby group is attempting to delay climate action

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Tesla says an Australian automotive industry lobby group is attempting to delay climate action by making false claims about the government’s clean car policy. The FCAI has several members that have ambitious climate goals, including Ford, Volvo, Mercedes-Benz, and Jaguar Land Rover. Tesla called this “a nonsensical claim.”

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Strong fuel efficiency standards – and no loopholes – will deliver EV price parity, says CCA

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Australia needs to introduce strong fuel efficiency standards without loopholes to bring price parity for EVs and to help reach net zero goals. The post Strong fuel efficiency standards – and no loopholes – will deliver EV price parity, says CCA appeared first on The Driven.

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Australia is about to make a big push into electric vehicles

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Australia has long been among the less developed countries in the world in terms of electric vehicles, and now the country is finally going to make a push in this area. The new regulations will go some way to addressing Australia’s lagging position in electric vehicle development.

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Australia PM Gillard announces carbon pricing plan; transport fuels exempt, but lowered fuel tax credits to bring carbon price to some businesses

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Australia’s per capita CO 2 emissions are higher than those of the US due to an emissions-intensive energy sector. Australia Prime Minister Julia Gillard unveiled Australia’s carbon pricing plan—a core element in a new clean energy plan—in a short address to the nation. Click to enlarge.

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Hyundai Tucson hybrid arrives, but priced higher than dominant rival Toyota RAV4 Hybrid

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The new line-up sees eight of 17 Tucson variants available in Australia coming with hybrid power, but no word on if we’ll received the plug-in hybrid (PHEV) available in other markets. The post Hyundai Tucson hybrid arrives, but priced higher than dominant rival Toyota RAV4 Hybrid appeared first on EV Central. litre hybrid.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel! The long overdue initiative starts the process of ratification into law today with the introduction of legislation to federal parliament.

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All-new Hyundai Kona Electric scores bigger batteries, better tech for Australia

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The all-new Hyundai Kona Electric will arrive in Australia before the end of 2023, debuting bigger battery choices, more range and better cabin tech as it seeks to chip away at Tesla’s EV dominance. We don’t know Australian pricing yet, but expect increases on the current model, which spans $57.4k