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Thursday, July 16, 2026

Thursday, July 16, 2026

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Helene and James Gatland

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Mercedes-Benz lays claim to longest range EV with upgraded EQS and vehicle to grid
Mercedes-Benz guns hard to offer the EV with the longest range, unveiling the updated EQS with a claimed WLTP driving range of 925 km, including V2G.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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Electric Transport

“They look like the future:” Why electric prime movers could solve trucking’s driver shortfall
Australia is short 28,000 truck drivers, but the advent of clean, quiet and modern electric trucks might be the marketing tool needed to recruit the women and young people missing from transport rosters.
Rachel Williamson

Apr 14, 2026

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EV News

EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges
Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 14, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Busting more myths about EV pole charging and electricity networks
Despite many attempts to correct them, misinformed claims continue to circulate about data, connection timeframes, access fees, locations and what our pole-mounted EV charging trial is designed to achieve.
Dan Bye

Apr 14, 2026

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EV News

“Cheaper to run:” NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy
Electric truck development and building more charging stations will be core pillars of state’s revamped electric vehicle strategy designed to ease the pressure of rising fuel costs.
Tom Wark

Apr 14, 2026

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Key Toyota supplier commissions a 2 megawatt solar carport to slash electricity costs
A core component supplier for Japanese car giant Toyota commissions 2 MW solar carport, which is expected to save nearly 40 per cent on electricity costs.
Joshua S. Hill

Apr 13, 2026

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Mazda’s third EV set to land in Australia starting from $53,990, special deal for first buyers
Mazda announces pricing and specs of upcoming CX-6e electric SUV as the brand aims to sell more EVs in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 13, 2026

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MG unveils multiple new EV models for 2026, including an electric ute
MG expands its EV line up, as it adds larger electric SUV and and an electric ute to its upcoming models list in 2026.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 13, 2026

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Subaru reveals pricing and specs for Trailseeker, its second EV in Australia
Subaru reveals specs and pricing of its second EV in Australia, and its fastest SUV of any type.
Riz Akhtar

Apr 11, 2026

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Almost 5,000 Hyundai electric vehicles recalled in Australia due to charging fire risk
South Korea car giant Hyundai will recall thousands of its most popular electric vehicles after discovering a fault that could lead to a fire while charging.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

Apr 10, 2026

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EV News

GWM Ora 5 priced from $33,990 driveaway as new electric SUV joins lineup
GWM’s new Ora 5 electric SUV will start from $33,990 driveaway in Australia, bringing a bigger, more practical EV into the sub-$40k bracket as competition heats up at the lower end of the market.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 10, 2026

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EV News

Zeekr X pricing revealed: $48,900 driveaway for updated electric SUV
Zeekr announced pricing for its updated X electric SUV, starting from $48,900 driveaway.
Sam Parkinson

Apr 10, 2026

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