The increase in demand for electric vehicles is driving demand for batteries and related critical minerals. Automotive lithium-ion (Li-ion) battery demand increased by about 65% to 550 GWh in 2022, from about 330 GWh in
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The new Nissan X-Trail hybrid family SUV range has expanded with a model starting from less than $50,000 before on-road costs – but it is still $3000 to $6000 dearer than the petrol-only
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Nissan Australia will roll out a cheaper version of its X-Trail e-Power hybrid in the second half of the year, with the ST-L variant lowering the barrier to entry to $49,490 before on-road
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Eagers chief executive Keith Thornton told shareholders in its annual report there was a “generational shift” under way as Australian customers were becoming increasingly attracted to electric vehicles or hybrids. He said market
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In an environment-friendly move, the State Government has decided to procure hybrid models of vehicles for official use.Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has given in-principle approval for procurement of hybrid models of vehicles for
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MEXICO – MG Motor, owned by Chinese giant Saic Motor, takes its first steps in the search for more environmentally friendly mobility schemes and launches in Mexico its first plug-in hybrid, the eHS
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A left-hand-drive example of the Tesla Model X Plaid has been spotted in Australia two years after it was unveiled in the US, but there is still no date for the local roll-out
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A looming battle on fuel efficiency standards could prove pivotal in lowering notoriously high electric vehicle prices. Australians are divided about their role in the electric vehicle revolution. A majority are eager to
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A high-ranking Toyota Australia executive has rejected accusations the company has lobbied against vehicle emissions reduction targets, and says it stands ready to meet any future mandates. View 5 images Japanese auto giant Toyota
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Volvo’s most opulent SUV puts the ‘EX’ in Excellence, with four seats, a fridge and electric power for chauffeur-driven Chinese buyers. And it is under evaluation for Australia. View 15 images View 15 images PreviousNext
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