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We ditched our stinky diesel ute, and hit the road with an EV and tourist trailer

Our Hyundai Ioniq 5 took us 5,710 kms over 54 days, from the Adelaide Hills to Tasmania and back, towing a custom-built ‘tourist’ trailer. Most intriguing was how many other EVs were towing a variety of trailers and toys.

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Why can’t we make it here? The birth of one of world’s first EV industry gatherings

Former president Ronald Reagan's big hopes for EV manufacturing may have been dashed after the first EVS, but this year's gathering promises much on electric trucks and charging.

Cut-away view of Nissan Leaf ZE0 battery pack.

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“Enormous surge:” EV batteries get second life as large-scale energy storage

New Zealand's biggest utility reapplies old EV batteries into a charging facility, while German start-up raises funds to tap into huge demand for repurposing second hand EV batteries into stationary storage.

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“The transition needs to happen quickly:” The Australian bank financing only EVs

One Australian bank is offering car finance only to new EVs - or demonstration ICE vehicles - as it tries to play its role in accelerating the transition to electric.

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As Australia switches to EVs, it will rely more on China’s car factories – but less on foreign oil

Ending Australia’s dependence on foreign oil makes sense at a time of great geopolitical uncertainty. But going electric would lead to more reliance on China.

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BYD leads unstoppable charge to electric vehicles, as Tesla leaves the race

The latest figures from BYD underline the unstoppable charge to electric vehicles in the world's biggest car market. And its biggest rival has effectively left the race.

Musk dances at Shanghai first Model 3 delivery event. Source: @flcnhvy

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The Tesla dilemma: Can you love the cars and batteries but loathe the man?

The man who once teared up about energy poverty in Australia now spends his days spreading conspiracy theories. So, what’s a conscientious EV and energy nerd to do?

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Uber and Kia serve up 20,000 free electric vehicle rides

Fifty electric vehicles will offer free rides around Melbourne during the Australian Open in a partnership designed to promote the zero emissions technology.

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At this price, this EV is effectively a mobile battery with a free car thrown in

The GWM Ora extended range is being offered for $26,490 drive away with a 63kWh LFP battery - that’s $420/kWh for the battery with the rest of the car thrown in for free.

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Australia’s ride share firm says $300m cash injection will help expand electric fleet

Ride share company Splend has been talking of reaching 10,000 cars for almost a decade, and hopes the latest round of financing will help it achieve that goal.

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