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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Electric Bikes

BMX Bandits to eBike Bandits: The kids are not the problem, it’s the lack of clear standards
More than 40 years ago, Nicole Kidman’s career was launched by a film about BMX Bandits. These days, kids are riding e-bikes, and again copping flak. But the real problem is a lack of standards.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Feb 9, 2026

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“From a trickle to a real market:” Government urged to retain FBT exemption for EVs
EV and car leasing lobbies say the FBT exemption for EVs has been a huge success, particularly for outer-suburban families, and should not be repealed.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 9, 2026

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BYD’s upcoming flagship 7-seater EV with 1,000 kW DC charging sighted
BYD’s next flagship BEV sighted in regulatory filing revealing key specs.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 9, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Nio delivers 100 million EV battery swaps and may post a profit for the first time
They said the technology would never work, but Nio has now completed 100 million EV battery swaps and is also expected to post its first profit.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 9, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: “What the f* was that?” – The electric truck moment changing Australian freight
Co-Founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.
Sam Parkinson

Feb 9, 2026

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Kia’s PV5 electric Van gets approval for sale in Australia
Kia’s next EV has now been approved for sale in Australia, meaning the company’s first electric van, the PV5, could be available in Australia within a few months.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 8, 2026

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Australia’s fastest charging EV Zeekr 7X scores 5-star ANCAP rating amid high demand
Zeekr’s popular 7X SUV gets 5-star ANCAP rating with solid demand outlined with thousands ditching premium ICE models to make the jump.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 7, 2026

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GAC Aion UT electric hatchback gets approval for sale, just days after launch confirmed
GAC Aion UT electric hatchback approved for sale in Australia, as the second EV from the global giant inches closer to Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 7, 2026

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EV News

Batteries on wheels: Tesla to finally offer vehicle-to-grid in its EVs
Tesla to finally deliver V2G in its EVs, starting with its biggest vehicle packing a 123 kWh battery pack.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 7, 2026

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“Rewarding the laggards”: EU backflip on ICE phaseout puts EV transition at risk
Analysts fear that proposed changes to ICE phaseout target would mean keeping the combustion engine and hybrid alive and rewarding the laggards.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 6, 2026

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Subaru to bring its second EV to Australia, an “all-terrain” electric SUV with fastest acceleration
Subaru’s next EV now pencilled to arrive in Australia next quarter, helping more buyers transition from ICE powertrains.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 6, 2026

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Geely’s top-selling EX5 new OTA brings features owners “waited so long for”
Geely’s latest software update brings key feature thousands had waited for.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 6, 2026

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