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Ford’s South Africa Plant Starts Producing The New Ford Ranger PHEV For The Global Market

As the transition to electric vehicles accelerates in several markets around the world, countries where the auto industry contributes significantly to their local economies need to accelerate their EV production to safeguard the future of their industries. An example of a country where the auto industry is a key pillar … [continued]

The Tesla Model 3 is still selling well, despite competition from newcomers like the Xpeng G6. Photo courtesy of Majella Waterworth.

Despite Tesla Dip, Australia Over 14% Plugin Penetration

Combining the numbers for plugin electric vehicles (PHEV plus BEV) gives Australia a penetration rate of 14.5% for March, a significant increase over last month. New Zealand numbers have been stuck at 7.3 %. That’s a long way down from the highs of 2023 when EVs comprised almost 25% of … [continued]