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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Helene and James Gatland

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Charging & V2G

More than 100 new EV kerbside chargers to be rolled out – with dedicated parking bays
Energy companies plan to roll out more than 100 new kerbside chargers across NSW, this time with dedicated EV charging spaces to try and ensure the facilities are available, and not iced.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Nissan unveils first electric version of its Juke small SUV, with vehicle to grid
Nissan unveil electric version of its Juke small SUV, complete with vehicle to grid technology.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Australians want electric cars to save cash, not the planet, survey finds
More Australians will switch to an electric car if petrol prices continue to rise, a study has found, with two in five naming electric and plug-in hybrid electric models as their preferred vehicle choices.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 16, 2026

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BYD notches up 100,000th delivery of electric and hybrid cars in Australia
BYD delivers its 100,000th car in Australia in under 4 years as the company aims to climb further in the top 10 best-selling car list in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 16, 2026

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EV News

“Yes we can:” Andrew Forrest mocks Murdoch tabloid stories dismissing electric trucks
Iron ore billionaire Andrew Forrest mocks Murchoch tabloid front page story and editorial that says electric truck technology is not available.
Giles Parkinson

Apr 16, 2026

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BYD announces extra 30,000 EVs and hybrids for Australia to support essential workers
Just a day after delivering it’s 100,000th car in Australia, Chinese car giant BYD has announces plans to bring an extra 30,000 vehicles to Australia in coming months.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 16, 2026

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BYD launches new electric sedan with 5 minute Flash Charging, under $A22,600
BYD’s most affordable electric rideshare-friendly sedan to feature new blade battery tech that can charge 10-70% in just 5 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 16, 2026

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Electric Work Vehicles

Volvo unveils new heavy electric truck that boasts range up to 700km
Volvo says new extended range electric truck, and the next generation of its other heavy trucks, means it has “never been easier to replace diesel trucks with electric ones.”
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 16, 2026

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Video: 2026 Subaru Solterra review – Same as the bZ4X… But is it better?
The 2026 Subaru Solterra is, on paper, the same car as the Toyota bZ4X. Same platform, same battery, same joint venture roots. So the real question isn’t what it is, but whether Subaru has done enough to make it feel like its own.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: How close is V2G in Australia?
Portia Rooney joins to discuss the global state of V2G, what Australia can learn from leading markets, and what needs to happen next to make it mainstream.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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Toyota to add new “flagship” option for its only EV in Australia
Toyota is expanding the lineup of its only fully electric car in Australia, the bZ4X SUV, with the addition of the bZ4X Touring flagship grade which will hit showrooms in May.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 15, 2026

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How far will $1 get you in a diesel car and an EV, and which cars are cheapest to drive?
For $1 of fuel, you can travel a lot further in an EV than in a petrol or diesel car. And how do the costs per kilometre of Australia’s best selling ICE vehicle compare with the most popular EVs?
Giles Parkinson

Apr 15, 2026

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