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Wednesday, July 15, 2026

Wednesday, July 15, 2026

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Giles Parkinson & Riz Akhtar

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Batteries

EV lobby says grid connections and tariffs are biggest barriers to rollout of charging networks
Key players in EV industry, including Tesla, Amber and major retailers blame networks – and grid connections and tariffs – for holding back rollout of EV charging infrastructure
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 28, 2026

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BYD’s biggest EV to date attracts 30,000 pre-orders in 24 hours, starting at $A51,000
BYD’s next flagship BEV scores over 30,000 orders in just 24 hours after launch. It will be the biggest and heaviest of its EVs to date.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 27, 2026

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Tesla offers free Supercharging for a year on its electric sedan
Tesla offers free supercharging for a year on its sedan model to help it boost sales.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 27, 2026

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BYD next generation Atto 3 unveiled with 5 minute flash charging
BYD unveils a new version of first EV in Australia, with amazing charging tech and an increase in length.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 27, 2026

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Electric J5 SUV helps Omoda Jaecoo become fastest brand to one million sales
Chery’s adventure focused Omoda Jaecoo brand reaches 1 million global sales in 3 years since launching, helped along by success of J5 electric SUV.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 26, 2026

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Batteries

Australia to trial electric kiln technology that could make cleaner EV batteries
An Australian company will test whether it can reduce emissions from electric vehicle batteries in a $38 million trial that could boost the nation’s export potential.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 26, 2026

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Autonomous Vehicles

Electric trucks in China have already ditched diesel, now they’re ditching the driver
While Australia debates electrification of its road freight, China has already electrified much of its trucking fleet, and now it’s removing the driver.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 25, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy
An EV fast charging station rated as the “best on the Nullarbor” is out of action after its solar canopy was damaged, reportedly by a truck, frustrating EV drivers making the crossing.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 24, 2026

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BYD’s next electric sports car spotted ahead of imminent launch
BYDs performance sports car under the Denza brand spotted without cammouflage, ahead of imminent launch.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 24, 2026

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EV Sales

Australia could already be on track to reach 80 per cent EV sales by 2030
An analysis of Australian battery electric vehicle sales each year since 2010 indicates that we are already on track to reach 80 per cent market penetration by 2030.
Tim Eden

Apr 23, 2026

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The best thing about driving 2,200 km on this EV holiday: Not having to worry where to charge
The best thing about having an EV on a driving holiday in New Zealand is not having to worry about where to charge. Maybe this might one day be the case in Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 23, 2026

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Hybrids, petrol cars and BYD EVs caught short on range and fuel efficiency claims
Drivers have been warned to be “deeply sceptical” of automakers’ claims after several popular hybrid and petrol cars were caught using significantly more fuel than advertised.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 23, 2026

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