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Monday, July 13, 2026

Monday, July 13, 2026

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Garry Thorpe

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Polestar releases latest version of Polestar 4 electric coupé, with lower carbon footprint
Polestar says latest version of the Polestar 4 now available for order in Australia, with a lower carbon footprint, but it’s been denied permission to sell its EVs in the US.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 30, 2026

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EV News

“A major disincentive:” State urged to hit the brakes on proposed EV road tax
State should hit brakes on proposed EV road tax to avoid slowing adoption, increasing pollution and confusing consumers, an inquiry has been told.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Jun 30, 2026

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Australia’s first locally made electric “bendy” bus hits the road.
Australia’s first locally made electric “bendy” or articulated bus has been unveiled, the first of two to be rolled out by the local public transport operator.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 30, 2026

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Charging & V2G

EVs will consume nearly as much power as Australia’s homes, but how much will they send back to the grid?
EVs are predicted to consume nearly as much power as Australia’s housing stock, but only about one in ten are expected to be sending power back to the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 30, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla’s first 500 kW superchargers deployed outside of US
Tesla installs the first of its new “folding” 500 kW superchargers in Europe, at a major charging hub in Norway.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 30, 2026

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Reviews

Tesla FSD (Supervised) v14 review: It can now drive like a sloth and park like a boss
If you have a Tesla with FSD (Supervised) my main advice, apart from enjoying it, is to please continue paying attention so you don’t become a statistic.
Tim Eden

Jun 26, 2026

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Skoda announces first pricing and specifications for flagship Peaq large electric SUV
Skoda launches its biggest and flagship electric SUV, destined to compete in Australia with the Hyundai Ioniq 9 and Kia EV9, as well as perhaps higher priced models like the Volve EX90.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 26, 2026

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Australia’s first full battery-electric camper vans are now available for hire
Fully electric camper vans now available for hire in Australia, with free charging.
Bryce Gaton

Jun 26, 2026

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Electric Boats

Construction starts on first of five new Swan River electric ferries
Official keel laying ceremony marks important milestone for Western Australian government plans to electrify its Swan River ferry services.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 26, 2026

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Xpeng says its next EV will be one of the most efficient and important to date
Xpeng’s upcoming affordable EV under the Mona sub-brand promises to deliver one of the most aerodynamic electric SUVs.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 26, 2026

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Charging & V2G

The state of Australia’s EV charging network: where it’s strong, where it’s still thin
Updated: Analysis of operational public chargers in Australia shows where the fast-charging network thins out – and the routes that still have holes.
Luke Moulton

Jun 25, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Mining giants trial “early-learner” electric haul trucks, despite saying tech not ready
BHP and Rio conducting trials of “early learner” electric haul trucks, but insist it is still “early days” as rival Fortescue vows to eliminate fossil fuels within four years.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 24, 2026

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