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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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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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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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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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Xpeng opens pre orders for G6 electric SUV, its first EV in Australia

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Xpeng, one of the best known EV brands in China, has opened pre-orders for its first electric car model that it will bring to Australia, the sleek G6 electric SUV. The post Xpeng opens pre orders for G6 electric SUV, its first EV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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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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New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia

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Deepal's first EV price announced as the electric SUV heads to Australia in December. The post New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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