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Sunday, July 26, 2026

Sunday, July 26, 2026

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Toby Roxburgh

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Charging & V2G

Tap and go payments for EV charging not far away, even for random V2G transactions
A potentially game changing tap and go payments system for EV charging is being developed that does away with QR codes, and could even be used for random V2G sessions. –
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 20, 2025

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EV buyers mostly motivated by lower energy costs than climate concerns, survey finds
More drivers have switched to fully electric cars because of lower energy costs than a desire to protect the climate, and are particularly keen to power EVs with household solar.
Jack McGovan

Jun 19, 2025

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BYD says it has now sold one million units of it lowest cost EV
BYD’s cheapest model reaches 1 million sales in just over two years, marking a major milestone in affordable EVs globally.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 19, 2025

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Falling battery costs to drive big lift in global plug-in car sales to 22 million in 2025
BNEF predicts plug-in electric vehicles will account for one in four vehicles sold around the globe in 2025, “a remarkable growth,” and despite a slowdown in key US market.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 19, 2025

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EVs warning sounds are hard to detect, new ones are needed at low speed
Researchers say EV warning sounds for pedestrians are hard to detect, and new ones will need to be found.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 19, 2025

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Charging & V2G

The gaping cybersecurity hole in non-Tesla public EV charging facilities
In Australia today, other than on the Tesla Supercharger Network, not a single communication between car and charger is securely encrypted.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 18, 2025

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Charging & V2G

The city betting big on wireless charging for electric taxis and last mile deliveries
Gothenburg is leading the world on wireless charging for EVs, and plans to install it on public streets. I had the opportunity to give it a test run.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 18, 2025

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EV News

Two “social leasing” programs for zero-emission vehicles  that actually work
Government support can help lower monthly leasing fees and make EVs more accessible for those who may not otherwise be able to afford them. Here are two examples.
Sandra Wappelhorst

Jun 18, 2025

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Nissan launches next generation Leaf, with more range, a new plug, and V2L
Nissan unveils the latest generation of the iconic Leaf, completely redesigning the car, including its body, its plugs and adding a lot more range.
Riz Akhtar

Jun 18, 2025

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EV News

Mitsubishi to trial battery swap technology for electric trucks and buses
Mitsubishi is to take part in a multi-year trial that will feature more than 150 battery-swappable electric buses and trucks and 14 battery swap stations.
Joshua S. Hill

Jun 17, 2025

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EV News

Fortescue takes delivery of first battery electric locomotive as it races to “real zero”
Fortescue has taken delivery of its first battery electric locomotive prototype as it continues the race to its “real zero” target by 2030.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 17, 2025

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EV News

Why V2G will not be limited to homes with parking: Car share EVs are also doing it
This company is showcasing a different approach to V2G – fully commercialised AC V2G using publicly available car share vehicles linked to public V2G chargers.
Ed Lynch-Bell

Jun 17, 2025

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