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Monday, July 20, 2026

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Volkswagen recalls nearly 100,000 EVs due to battery issues causing reduced range and fire risk
Updated: Volkswagen to recall nearly 100,000 battery electric vehicles due to issues in high-voltage battery which could lead to reduced range and a fire risk.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 26, 2026

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It will tow your boat: MG wins approval for its first electric ute in Australia
MG to bring a fully electric ute model into Australia, with 325 kW power, adding to its growing collection of popular EV models.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 25, 2026

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Multimedia

Video: Inside the Southern Hemisphere’s largest residential EV charging hub
This massive residential EV charging installation in Melbourne provides a model for how body corporates and strata committees can approach electric vehicle infrastructure.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 25, 2026

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Xiaomi upgrades its best selling SU7 electric sedan, receives 15,000 orders in 34 minutes
Xiaomi upgrades first EV, the SU7 sedan, scores over 15,000 firm orders in just 34 minutes.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 24, 2026

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Victoria announces support for low and zero-emission vehicles for freight industry
Victorian Labor government unveils two new programs aimed at helping freight businesses save money by becoming less reliant on expensive fuel and adopt cleaner transport options.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Charging & V2G

New Zealand strikes co-funding deal to double number of EV chargers
New Zealand government and private companies agree to double the number of EV chargers to encourage car drivers to take up electric mobility in face of latest fuel crisis.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Xpeng’s exclusive Australian distributor True EV placed into external administration
TrueEV Distribution, the Sydney headquartered distributor which has exclusive distribution rights of Chinese electric carmaker Xpeng, has been placed into external administration.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Network funds EV charger and battery for regional First Nations community
A $50,000 grant has helped deliver an EV charger with a 40kWh battery storage system in the small town of Alexandra.
Joshua S. Hill

Mar 24, 2026

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Lead times for Tesla’s best-selling EV push out as EV demand surges in fuel crisis
Recent spike in fuel prices sees surging demand on Australia’s favourite EV.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 24, 2026

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What Honda’s EV retreat means for the future of mobility
Japan’s carmakers have treated battery-electric vehicles as niche, betting instead on hybrids, hydrogen and e-fuels. Now, China, with its EVs and batteries as core industries, is defining the future of mobility.
Ray Wills

Mar 24, 2026

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Jaecoo receives 2,000 orders on J5 EV, extends $36,990 driveaway offer
Jaecoo’s sharp $36,990 driveaway launch price has helped the J5 EV surpass 2,000 orders within three months of arriving in Australian showrooms.
Riz Akhtar

Mar 24, 2026

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EV News

Electric vehicles can steer world clear of oil price shock twice as bad as the 1970s: Birol
IEA chief says Iran conflict is making a much bigger hole in global oil supplies than in 1970s, but the rise of EVs means, this time, the world can weather the storm.
Rachel Williamson

Mar 24, 2026

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