Bjorn Sturmberg, Author at The Driven IO

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Thursday, July 23, 2026

Thursday, July 23, 2026

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Bjorn Sturmberg

Charging & V2G

Australian firm debuts vehicle-to-vehicle fast charging platform for stranded and remote EV drivers
Australian energy and technology company has debuted a potentially first-of-its-kind vehicle-to-vehicle DC fast charging platform, for stranded drivers or for remote mining operations.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 1, 2026

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Reviews

New BYD Shark 6 variants test drive: 3.5-tonne towing, crawl mode and much more
We test drive BYD’s expanded Shark 6 ute in Victoria testing out towing, new crawl mode and the fleet-friendly cab-chassis variant.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 1, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Batteries on wheels: V2G could be twice the capacity of Snowy 2.0, but it needs more than BYD Atto 3
Australia is funding a vehicle to grid pilot scheme with 1,000 vehicles. But can it attract any electric models apart from the BYD Atto 3?
Giles Parkinson

Jun 1, 2026

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MG launches new small electric SUV, MG4X at $A20,500
MG’s next affordable electric SUV launches in China starting at $A20,500 and could be a potential electric best-seller for the brand.
Riz Akhtar

May 31, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Under “God’s eye:” BYD unveils the next generation of its self-driving tech
BYD continues its recent tech onslaught with the release of its own powerful chip, capable of supporting level 3 and level 4 autonomous driving.
Riz Akhtar

May 30, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Kia’s highly anticipated PV5 electric van spotted in Australia
Kia’s upcoming PV5 electric van spotted at the docks ahead of local deliveries.
Riz Akhtar

May 30, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla V2L adapter now available in Australia to allow EVs to power “tools and space heaters”
Tesla has finally launched a V2L adapter for its Australian customers, although it is only available for one variant.
Riz Akhtar

May 30, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

The outdated rules – such as noise curfews – that are making it hard for electric trucks in Australia
Electric truck operations in Australia are hampered by night-time curfews that were designed to protect communities from noisy diesel trucks.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 29, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Amber to supercharge V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs with massive government funding boost
Federal government supercharges landmark V2G pilot to 1,000 EVs, but so far only BYD has come forward to offer its vehicles.
Giles Parkinson

May 29, 2026

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EV Sales

A Shark 7 electric ute could quickly be a bestseller, if BYD plays its cards right
If BYD can bring a quick-charging, long-range electric ute to Australia at the right price, it could quickly become not just the best selling EV, but the number 1 selling vehicle, full stop.
Tim Eden

May 29, 2026

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Reviews

MG4 Urban EV driven – the only EV with 10 year warranty and pitched around $30,000
We test one of Australia’s best-value EVs on offer in 2026, packing good comfort and a benchmark 10-year warranty.
Riz Akhtar

May 28, 2026

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Videos

Video: Subaru Uncharted first look – A sporty new electric SUV
In this walkaround preview, we take a closer look at Subaru’s new sporty electric SUV, including the design, interior, practicality, technology and how it compares to its competitors.
Sam Parkinson

May 28, 2026

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