Stellantis unveils new platform to support big electric cars and utes that will be produced under its Jeep and Ram brands, although the release first Ram electric ute has been delayed.

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21.11.2024

Tesla offers faster acceleration for dual motor Model 3, shaving half a second off sprint

Tesla has offered a new option to upgrade the Model 3 and deliver faster acceleration.

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21.11.2024

Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again

Home grown biofil EV fast chargers are playing a crucial role filling in the network gaps across the Nullarbor and other remote parts of Western Australia.

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21.11.2024

Hyundai unveils its range topping three-row Ioniq 9, on sale in 2025

Hyundai unveils the Ioniq 9, a three-row, 7-seat all-electric SUV with expansive interior space. But Australia may miss out on the swivel seat options that create a lounge effect.

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20.11.2024

Webinar: EV fleets & the charging challenge

In this webinar brought to you by GridBeyond, we look at some of the hurdles and the solutions to ensuring electric fleets are all charged up and ready to go.

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20.11.2024

Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

Tesla to sell charging equipment and household batteries at select Bunnings Warehouse stores.

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20.11.2024

Renault announces pricing for upcoming launch of award-winning 5 E-Tech

The Renault 5 E-tech is regarded as a 'game-changer' overseas, has won multiple awards and is also equipped for V2G. Now, pricing in its right hand market has been released.

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19.11.2024

Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

Amber offers new product that could see EV owners being paid to charge their cars, but its big focus is on V2G tech that will turn cars into batteries on wheels and households into revenue earners.

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19.11.2024

AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

AGL offers free charging - for a few months - at the first of a network of pole-mounted EV chargers to help those without off-road parking.

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19.11.2024

Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids

The dominance of Tesla and its big Chinese rival BYD in the leasing market is being shaken by a number of rising EV brands, and the growing popularity of plug in hybrid vehicles.

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19.11.2024

BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot

BYD says it has now produced 10 million new energy vehicles - a mix of full battery electric and plug in hybrids - and is aiming for five million a year.

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18.11.2024

Polestar says it is "good to go" on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

Swedish electric vehicle maker says it is "good to go" on vehicle to grid technology in Australia for at least one of its models after the approval of new standards.

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17.11.2024

Australian bound GAC launches UT electric hatchback at less than $A22,000

GAC Aion UT electric hatchback unveiled at a motor show, boasting over 500 km of range under $A22,000.

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17.11.2024

BYD Sealion 7 launches in Malaysia, but faster charging, new platform not offered

BYD's upcoming mid-sized Sealion 7 SUV to be launched in right-hand-drive markets, faster charging only for top trim and only in select markets.

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15.11.2024

Tesla officially launches V4 cabinet, doubles supercharging speed to 500 kW

Tesla reveals details of upcoming V4 supercharger cabinets which will deliver 500 kW of charging for cars while making deployments faster.

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15.11.2024

Trump transition team decides to kill EV tax credit, and Elon Musk is delighted

Trump to sweep away EV tax credits in stalling US market - to the delight of Tesla CEO Elon Musk, the new head of government efficiency.

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15.11.2024

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia

Tesla's Cybercab robotaxi heads outside of the US to Europe for first time in efforts to spruik autonomy and its EV demand. Will it come to Australia?

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14.11.2024

How social leasing could give access to EVs for middle and low-income households

A form of "social leasing" that would involve monthly lease payments of €100 to €150 per month will put EVs within reach of those who cannot afford to buy one. It's already a success in France.

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14.11.2024

Paris bans transit traffic in city centre, with new focus on bicycles and walking

The city of Paris has established a Limited Traffic Zone (ZTL) designed to limit traffic from the city centre to refocus on public transport and walking and cycling.

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14.11.2024

Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV gets 5 star safety rating, offers big price cut

Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV receives top safety results with 5 stars from ANCAP, and is also subject to a big end of year discount offer as EV price war continues.

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13.11.2024

Assembly line complete for maker of electric-hybrid aircraft that can slash emissions

French company completes assembly line for its electric hybrid aircraft it says can cut emissions by 80 per cent.

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13.11.2024

Global EV sales heading for record 16.7 million sales in 2024, despite reports of slowdown

Global EV sales are heading for a record year in 2024, despite the headlines saying otherwise, with growth of 26 per cent.

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12.11.2024

Bentley delays EV-only goal by five years, to release its first electric SUV in 2026

Luxury car brand Bentley has pushed back its EV-only plans by five years, as it decides to extend its flirtation with plug in hybrid options.

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12.11.2024

Zeekr releases prices of its ultra-luxury 009 electric people mover

Zeekr launches its 009 ultra-luxury people mover with pricing and specs as a new era of EVs enters Australia.

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12.11.2024

EV retrofit specialists wins Australian innovation challenge

Australian plug-and-play EV control system provider Veepower has won a major innovation award for its technology that simplifies the process of retrofitting vehicles.

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12.11.2024

Xpeng offers 10 year warranty and free service for new G6 electric SUV

Xpeng offers thousands of dollars worth of value on its G6 electric SUV to new customers.

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11.11.2024

Rebate removal blamed for EV sales slump as hybrid sales soar

Misconceptions and the early removal of rebates have put the brakes on electric car sales, an industry group warns as figures show adoption has slowed.

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11.11.2024

Tesla offers free supercharging in new bid to boost sales

Tesla pulls another demand lever to help it deliver more Model Ys before the end of the year, and ahead of the expected launch of the refreshed model in 2025.

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09.11.2024

Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric trucks with new grants

Two of Australia's biggest trucking groups land federal funds to roll out 54 electric trucks and build charging infrastructure to support them.

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08.11.2024

Flexible EV charging prices prove to be good for solar soak, and it stopped ICEing

A new study on flexible tariffs for EV chargers shows that time of use pricing can be good for the grid, and reduces ICE-ing because they are used more.

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08.11.2024

New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia

Deepal's first EV price announced as the electric SUV heads to Australia in December.

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08.11.2024

New EU transport commissioner wants to stick to 2035 ban on ICE vehicles

New commissioner for sustainable transport in the European Union says he wants to stick to the 2035 ban on internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles.

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08.11.2024

Big discounts help EV sales surge in UK as electric prices match petrol and diesel

EV sales were strong in October as the overall market slumped, helped along by a price war that is seeing EVs offered at prices that match petrol and diesel equivalents.

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07.11.2024

Three different Zeekr EV models land ahead of Australian electric car show

Zeekr's 900+ kW and fastest-charging EV models land in Australia for the public to see at an upcoming electric car show.

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07.11.2024

China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs

Australians around the country will soon be able to take Leapmotor C10 electric SUV for a test drive with the unveiling of a countrywide dealer network.

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Tesla offers lower cost leases in new program to boost flagging EV sales

Appy travels: At last, Evie Autocharge simplifies the EV charging experience

Blind spot warning: Tesla rolls out another key safety feature with software

Battery electric trucks best option to cut transport emissions, hydrogen models almost non existent

Geely's upcoming EX5 SUV gets approval for sale in Australia

Stellantis flags EV range of 800kms for big electric Jeep and Ram models

Tesla offers faster acceleration for dual motor Model 3, shaving half a second off sprint

Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again

Hyundai unveils its range topping three-row Ioniq 9, on sale in 2025

Webinar: EV fleets & the charging challenge

Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

Renault announces pricing for upcoming launch of award-winning 5 E-Tech

Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids

BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot

Polestar says it is "good to go" on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

Australian bound GAC launches UT electric hatchback at less than $A22,000

BYD Sealion 7 launches in Malaysia, but faster charging, new platform not offered

Tesla officially launches V4 cabinet, doubles supercharging speed to 500 kW

Trump transition team decides to kill EV tax credit, and Elon Musk is delighted

Tesla Cybercab Robotaxi heads to Europe, next stop could be Australia

How social leasing could give access to EVs for middle and low-income households

Paris bans transit traffic in city centre, with new focus on bicycles and walking

Chery Omoda E5 electric SUV gets 5 star safety rating, offers big price cut

Assembly line complete for maker of electric-hybrid aircraft that can slash emissions

Global EV sales heading for record 16.7 million sales in 2024, despite reports of slowdown

Bentley delays EV-only goal by five years, to release its first electric SUV in 2026

Zeekr releases prices of its ultra-luxury 009 electric people mover

EV retrofit specialists wins Australian innovation challenge

Xpeng offers 10 year warranty and free service for new G6 electric SUV

Rebate removal blamed for EV sales slump as hybrid sales soar

Tesla offers free supercharging in new bid to boost sales

Australian trucking giants to roll out another 54 electric trucks with new grants

Flexible EV charging prices prove to be good for solar soak, and it stopped ICEing

New Chinese brand Deepal announces price of its first electric SUV in Australia

New EU transport commissioner wants to stick to 2035 ban on ICE vehicles

Big discounts help EV sales surge in UK as electric prices match petrol and diesel

Three different Zeekr EV models land ahead of Australian electric car show

China’s Leapmotor unveils Australian dealer network for new electric SUVs

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