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Tuesday, July 14, 2026

Tuesday, July 14, 2026

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Sophie Vorrath & James Fernyhough

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Subaru launches new Uncharted electric SUV in Australia, cuts prices on Solterra and Trailseeker
Subaru has added a third electric SUV to its Australian lineup, and has also cut thousands from the asking price of the Solterra and Trailseeker EVs.
Sam Parkinson

May 14, 2026

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Electric Transport

Renault reveals Australian pricing for electric Master van, with 400 km range
The first new Renault Master van in more than a decade is coming to Australia this year and with it a new electric variant which will boast one of the longest driving ranges in the segment.
Joshua S. Hill

May 14, 2026

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Batteries

Could AI extend an EV battery’s life without increasing charging time?
Researchers have developed a new rapid charging method utilising artificial intelligence (AI) that reduces battery wear without affecting charging speed.
Joshua S. Hill

May 13, 2026

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Electric Bikes

FTN Motion StreetdogXR review: Scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm
The StreetdogXR blends scooter-like practicality with retro café racer charm, offering easy urban riding, useful storage and enough range for the daily runabout – even if charging could be simpler.
Sarah Aubrey

May 13, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Tesla to roll out “virtual” waitlists for some Superchargers, but drivers may still have to queue
Tesla has begun testing a new “waitlist feature” at five Supercharger locations, allowing drivers to join a virtual queue through the Tesla app rather than having to physically line up.
Joshua S. Hill

May 13, 2026

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Road Trips

The slow electrification of recreational, off-road 4WD vehicles
The recreational off-road vehicle segment has been slow to embrace electrification, but there are some significant advantages. Here’s what’s on offer.
Richard Laxton

May 13, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Petrol retailer lists its EV fast chargers on Chargefox app
Chargefox adds new petrol network’s EV plugs to its charging app.
Riz Akhtar

May 13, 2026

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Road user charge for EVs put on hold, more money for regional and kerbside charging
A road-user charge for electric vehicle drivers, as recommended by the Economic Reform Roundtable, has been put on hold, as budget allocates some money for charging facilities.
Jennifer Dudley-Nicholson

May 12, 2026

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What if Toyota put more effort into selling EVs rather than fighting them?
Toyota electric cars fill three of the top six spots in the world’s most advanced EV market. What if it spent less time fighting EV policies in Australia and went all-in on the electric transition?
Giles Parkinson

May 12, 2026

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Charging & V2G

“Like putting a cup into a holder:” Electric ships could soon be charging at sea
A “plug and play” solution has been found to charge electric vessels servicing the growing number of offshore wind farms – while at sea.
Joshua S. Hill

May 12, 2026

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Road Trips

YouTuber to tackle first lap around the world in a battery-electric truck
A professional truck driver and YouTuber known as “Elektrotrucker” is about to undertake the world’s first trip around the world in a fully electric truck.
Joshua S. Hill

May 12, 2026

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Charging & V2G

Electric bus depots to use smart charging to support the grid
Bus operator with 1,400 fleet of electric buses begins smart charging trial to its depots to help balance the grid by adjusting charging times.
Joshua S. Hill

May 12, 2026

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