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Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Uber backs Rivian with $US1.25bn to deploy up to 50,000 robotaxis
Uber will invest up to $US1.25bn in Rivian as part of a plan to deploy up to 50,000 autonomous R2 robotaxis across global markets.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 23, 2026

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Tesla closes in on European approval for FSD Supervised
Tesla’s FSD Supervised moves closer to European approval after more than 13,000 test rides in just months.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 23, 2026

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Videos

Video: Have Chinese EVs already beaten Toyota in Australia?
Neerav from Electrifying Everything chats to Sam in the updated Toyota BZ4X about some of the reasons why Chinese carmakers are now outselling Japanese brands in Australia.
Sam Parkinson

Mar 20, 2026

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BMW unveils i3 electric sedan, with 900 km of range
BMW’s i3 sedan has made its world premiere, delivering a whopping 900 km of WLTP range and charging speeds of up to 400 kW.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 20, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Bumpy path predicted for self-driving cars in Australia
Australia could cut emissions and car parks by introducing self-driving cars, but the technology could also have unexpected negative effects on roads, a new study finds.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 20, 2026

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Batteries, steel, aluminium: Polestar breaks down full carbon footprint of Polestar 5
Polestar breaks down the cradle-to-gate carbon footprint of its Polestar 5 four-door GT – taking into account materials, manufacturing, batteries and logistics.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 20, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla to focus on more powerful 500 kW V4 cabinets for Supercharger network
Tesla ends production of 250 kW supercharging cabinets, and will only produce 500 kW cabinets, enabling faster charging speeds for compatible cars and for electric trucks.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 19, 2026

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Global EV fleet avoided oil consumption equivalent to 70 pct of Iran’s exports in 2025
Iran war highlights how oil has become the Achilles Heel of the global economy. EVs have already avoided equivalent of 70 pct of Iran’s exports, and could do more.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 19, 2026

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Top News

Suzuki e-Vitara first drive: An electric SUV with off-road cred
We get a test drive of Suzuki’s first electric SUV with one variant packing some off-road cred, thanks to ride height and clever Allgrip system.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 18, 2026

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“We’ve listened”: Audi teases entry-level electric A2 e-tron
Audi flags release of a new A2 e-tron, a compact electric vehicles (EVs) that the company hopes will “open up access to premium electric mobility”.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 18, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Australian company lands $158 million to build GPS alternative for self-driving cars
Cars, rockets and mining vehicles could drive themselves even when the global positioning system goes dark if a Sydney company succeeds in its mission.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Mar 18, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“It can be done:” Australia’s biggest strata fitout proves EV charging in apartments is possible
Strata and apartment complexes are beginning to relent on allowing EV charging, as demand and evidence like a recent 251-point installation prove it can be done safely.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 18, 2026

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