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GM invests in Queensland Pacific Metals; nickel and cobalt from Australia

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General Motors has secured a new source of cost-competitive nickel and cobalt for Ultium battery cells after making a strategic investment in Queensland Pacific Metals (QPM) of Australia ( earlier post ).

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Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia

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Chery offers Australia's cheapest electric SUV with $6,000 off the standard price to new buyers. The post Chery cuts prices on Omoda E5 to make it lowest cost electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Vietnam’s VinFast launches 3 electric crossovers with autonomous capabilities; two headed for N.A. and Europe

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VinFast VF31, a C-segment SUV, features a 150 kW permanent magnet motor with maximum torque of 320 N·m (premium version) or an 85 kW motor with maximum torque of 190 N·m (standard version). The VinFast VF32, a D-segment SUV, features two permanent magnet motors, with 300 kW and maximum torque of 640 N·m (premium version).

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Mercedes-Benz unveils EQS SUV

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Mercedes-Benz has unveiled the EQS SUV—the third model after the. The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain.

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MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia

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After the success of MG4 electric hatch, a new SUV model is spotted being evaluated for Australia. The post MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Polestar brings its first electric SUV to Australia

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Polestar's first SUV lands in Australia, making it one of the most important models for the leading Swedish EV brand. The post Polestar brings its first electric SUV to Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia

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Here is what to expect from Cupra's first electric SUV, the Tavascan, after seeing it in person at an Australian Cupra garage. The post First look at the Cupra Tavascan electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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