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UPDATE, November 26, 2020: Over a year since the Mach-E's initial unveiling, many of the 'estimated' range figures given at launch have finally been confirmed by the US Environmental Protection Agency. Standard Range, 75.7kWh Mach-E models in rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations will be able to travel 370km and 340km respectively (the latter up 1 mile/2km), while Extended Range, 98.8kWh cars claim driving ranges of 483km and 435km in RWD and AWD guises respectively.

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian will likely build smaller models for the overseas market, following the launch of its R1T pick-up and R1S SUV in the USA. Speaking to Reuters over the weekend, company founder and Chief Executive RJ Scaringe explained that broadening the brand’s appeal would require tailoring products specifically for China and Europe.

The Australian Automobile Association (AAA) has called for a “nationally consistent road user charge for electric vehicles,” following last week's announcement that Victoria would follow South Australia in implementing a per/km EV levy from 2021.

The Australian Capital Territory (ACT) just solidified its position as Australia's most electric car-friendly jurisdiction by promising to introduce free registration and interest-free loans for new electric car buyers.

Australia will soon have 40 hydrogen-powered cars on local roads – even though there is only one refuelling station nationally to date. In addition to 20 Hyundai Nexo hydrogen-powered SUVs due to hit the road next month, Toyota has confirmed it will import 20 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell sedans from next year.