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Market Scan – Issue 13 | June 2024

HYDROGEN HILUX REACHES FINAL TEST PHASE

Final testing phase for hydrogen fuel cell HiLux with real-world trials underway

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FCAI WELCOMES NSW STATE BUDGET: A SIGNIFICANT BOOST FOR ELECTRIC VEHICLE INFRASTRUTURE

The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the substantial commitment to the future of electric vehicles (EVs) and the infrastructure required to support them in the New South Wales (NSW) State Budget.

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PEAK BODY DELIVERS KEY MESSAGE FOR ROAD FREIGHT REFORM IN NSW

Fairer tolling and a no-fault heavy vehicle crash investigations approach are just two of the key recommendations in NatRoad’s submission to the NSW Freight Policy Reform and the Draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy.

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$7.7 MILLION ELECTRIC VEHICLE HOME CHARGING TRIAL ‘COULD SHAPE POLICY ACROSS AUSTRALIA’

The project, which is an Australian first, could have wide-reaching impact for the future of local electric car charging and energy storage.

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STATE-OF-THE-ART NSW AMBULANCE JETS PREPARING FOR TAKE-OFF

Two state-of-the-art jet aircraft will soon join the NSW Ambulance fleet, optimising response times for patients in rural and regional areas.

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MORE THAN 1,400 HIGH-END EV’S RECALLED OVER BATTERY FAULT

More than 1400 luxury electric cars have been recalled in Australia after the discovery a serious battery fault that can result in the vehicles losing power while driving.

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TRUCK SALES REMAIN STRONG, RECORD H1 IN SIGHT

Truck sales remain strong with a record 4,528 units sold across May – up six per cent on the same period last year – as the industry looks poised to eclipse last year’s first-half result.

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NSW GOV’T INVESTS $557.5 MILLION INTO EV INFRASTRUCTURE 

The NSW Government will be injecting $557.5 million into transforming the state’s electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure. This announcement aims to make it easier and more convenient for everyone to switch to EVs.

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TESLA MODEL Y OVERTAKES TOYOTA COROLLA AS WORLD’S BEST-SELLING CAR

Months after the Toyota HiLux lost the top sales spot in Australia to the Ford Ranger, the Toyota Corolla has lost its global sales crown – and for the first time, an electric car has taken the top spot.

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STRONG MAY SALES COME WITH A DISCLAIMER

Record May and YTD sales numbers contrast with return to discounting, EOFY deals.

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CHARGING AS A SERVICE: REVOLUTIONISING FLEET MANAGEMENT

JET Charge, a pioneering electric vehicle (EV) charging company, is making waves with its innovative JET Charge+ product. 

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GAME-CHANGING DIESEL DUAL-CAB COULD BE FIGHTING THE FORD RANGER AND TOYOTA HILUX IN AUSTRALIA SOONER THAN YOU THINK AS PRODUCTION SHIFTS TO THIS YEAR

The Kia Tasman could land in Australia sooner than we thought, with the start-of-production date for the hotly anticipated dual-cab ute now locked in for late 2024, according to new reports from Korean media.

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VEHICLE-TO-GRID CHARGING TRIAL GETS FUNDING BOOST FROM AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT

The Australian Government’s ARENA is backing Amber Electric’s vehicle-to-grid trial, aimed at reducing energy costs and supporting grid stability.

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ALL-NEW HYUNDAI SANTA FE HYBRID TORTURE TEST: 1400 KILOMETRES IN 24 HOURS

An Epic Road Trip to Test Hyundai’s Latest SUV. 

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ARE CAR EXPENSES TAX DEDUCTIBLE? WHAT YOU CAN AND CAN’T CLAIM

The 2023–24 financial year is coming to a close, meaning the time to file your tax return is almost upon us. And if you use your car for work purposes, there’s a plethora of expenses you may not be aware are tax deductible.

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MITSUBISHI TO ADD NEW HYBRID MODELS IN AUSTRALIA

Mitsubishi has revealed plans to add conventional hybrid models to its Australian line-up as it looks to expand beyond its existing plug-in hybrid variants.

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COMPREHENSIVE RESPONSE TO FREIGHT POLICY

Transport association NatRoad has offered a comprehensive response to freight policy with its submission to the NSW Freight Policy Reform and the Draft NSW Heavy Vehicle Access Policy.

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