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“Turning technology into reality:” Volvo unveils 80-tonne electric truck and begins series production of 700 km model
Swedish truck manufacturer makes two big announcements: start of series production of FH Aero Electric, and unveiling of new battery electric truck.CATL unveils new generation of truck battery with up to 1,000 km of range
CATL unveils new generation vehicle battery, the Tectrans II, which it says supports up to 1,000 km of range for heavy-duty trucks and battery swapping.
The PHEV emissions problem is not the plug-in hybrid. It is the “plug-in maybes”
Plug-in hybrids can work, but only if we design them, and manage them, for how people actually travel. The experience in Australia is more promising than Europe.Shorts
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MSI Eco Series EV charger review: A smart home charger with some properly useful hardware
Home EV charging should be simple enough to forget about. MSI’s new Eco Series aims to do just that, combining practical installation features with smart charging, solar integration and up to 22kW AC capability.
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Australia’s cheapest new car is fully electric, and BYD’s move will change the conversation about EVs
BYD’s stunning low price for the Atto 1 is not just changing conversations about the transition to EVs, it is attacking one of the last bastions of the ICE market – the petrol hatch.BYD stuns market as it slashes price of Australia’s cheapest EV to less than $20,000 driveaway
BYD gives another boost to EV affordability, cutting driveaway price of Atto 1 to less than $20,000, competing with low-cost petrol cars.
New Chery-backed EV brand Lepas reveals 440km L6 electric SUV for Australia
Another new electric vehicle brand is preparing to enter the Australian market, with Chery Group-owned Lepas confirming the first specifications for its debut model, the L6 EV.
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Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer
A Tesla Model 3 tows a 50-year-old camper nearly 5,700km, revealing the real impact on range, charging and cost.
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