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Friday, July 17, 2026

Friday, July 17, 2026

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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Reader Question: In the future, will we see battery upgrades for current model BEVs?
It can and has been done, but vehicle manufacturers are notoriously bad at offering upgrades to existing models.
Bryce Gaton

Feb 19, 2026

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Tesla rival Xpeng shows off its autonomous driving chops with real-world demo
Chinese EV manufacturer and Tesla FSD rival Xpeng has showcased its Advanced Driver Assistance Systems to global delegates in live road demonstrations.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 19, 2026

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BYD racks up six million credits under new emissions standards, ICE cars face huge fines
First performance report from New Vehicle Efficiency Standard Regulator has bad news for some of Australia’s best-selling brands, as BYD, Toyota and Tesla shine.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Feb 19, 2026

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Mazda’s second EV set to land in Australia in July starting from $50,000
Japanese carmaker confirms pricing and specs for new 6e battery electric vehicle due in Australia in July and starting from $49,990.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 18, 2026

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Tesla produces first Cybercab Robotaxi without steering wheel or pedals
Tesla’s first Cybercab Robotaxi rolls off the production line, expected to have half the parts of a Model 3.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 18, 2026

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Video: BMW iX3 – The first of a new era
Get an up-close first look at the new BMW iX3 (iX3 50), one of the first Neue Klasse electric vehicles in Australia.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 18, 2026

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EV News

BMW iX3 preview: Australia officially has EVs with over 800 km of range
BMW’s iX3 Neue Klasse sets a new benchmark in German EVs – and should end range anxiety for Australians still sitting on the fence about going electric.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 18, 2026

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EV News

Tesla using FSD tries to drive its owner into a lake
Video has emerged showing a Tesla using Full Self Driving software take an unexpected turn down a boat ramp leading into a lake.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 18, 2026

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Electric trucks demonstrate megawatt charging in sub-zero temperatures
Finnish EV fast-charging outfit Kempower has tested out its megawatt charging system for electric trucks in the sub-zero temperatures of Sweden.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 17, 2026

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2026 Kia EV9 pricing reveals new top trim, starts at $129,250
Kia has added a fourth top-trim variant, with the new top-spec GT priced at $129,250 before on-roads, over $8,000 more than the GT-Line AWD variant.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 17, 2026

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BYD teases more info on its smallest upcoming EV with 20 kWh battery
BYD teases more details on its smallest EV yet, the Racco or BYD Sea Otter, destined initially for Japan.
Riz Akhtar

Feb 17, 2026

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Australian logistics titan launches five new Volvo electric trucks
Logistics heavyweight Toll Group launches five new Volvo electric trucks in partnership with Asahi Beverages to operate across metropolitan Perth.
Joshua S. Hill

Feb 17, 2026

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