EV Central

MARCH 23, 2025

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! The FCAI also opposes this proposed change in measurement.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 23, 2025

Local Isuzu executives have confirmed research is underway into a D-Max plug-in hybrid BYD Shark 6 fighter while at the same time delivering a conflicting picture of just how signed-off the pure battery electric version of the popular ute is for Australia. 2025 Isuzu D-Max BEV on the Isuzu Norway website. Danger signs!

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2025

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. Ford, GWM, Mazda, Mitsubishi and Nissan are joined by Isuzu and Toyota in the Level 2 red zone.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 24, 2025

Multiple models from two of Australias top selling diesel SUV line-ups have been culled from the Aussie market because of the New Vehicle efficiency Standard (NVES) even before it officially starts measuring CO2 emissions. That means higher fines for CO2 emissions than can be economically justified. 2025 Isuzu MU-X.

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EV Central

MARCH 30, 2025

While legacy auto makers ponder the financial impact of Australia’s new CO2 reduction scheme, the local importer of Chinese XPeng electric vehicles says there is the potential for EV-only brands to make a bundle of cash. Exceeding the CO2 emissions target will cost brands up to $100 per gram of CO2 per vehicle imported.

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EV Central

APRIL 9, 2025

Outspoken electric vehicle makers Tesla and Polestar have reacted strongly to a newspaper report forecasting a Dutton Coalition federal government would water down penalty provisions in Australias new CO2 reduction scheme. Ford Everest and Isuzu MU-X diesel SUVs are culled to avoid CO2 emissions fines READ MORE: A Bundle Of Cash!

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EV Central

MARCH 26, 2024

Australia is on schedule to have a CO2 reduction scheme for motor vehicle in place by January 1 2025. Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! Aussie CO2 standard tough on Toyota, SUVs and utes READ MORE: Get out of the way diesel!

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