Vehicle to Load: Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones
While the technology may not be widely known, V2L has appeared in Australian vehicles since 2021 and can power several large appliances for long periods.
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EV owners turn to their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts
EV owners use their Nissan Leafs, MG4s, Kia EV9s, Ford Lightnings, and Hyundai Konas - among others - to keep their lights on amid widespread blackouts caused by Cyclone Alfred.
Mercedes begins testing solid-state battery that can deliver 1,000 km range
German auto giant says it is testing a "world first" solid-state battery-powered vehicle that promises up to 1,000km of electric driving range.
Italy targets BYD, Tesla, VW and others over EV battery and driving range claims
Italy’s consumer protection watchdog launches investigations into BYD, Stellantis, Tesla, and Volkswagen over their claims on battery capacity, EV driving range, and more.
European car giant to use BYD batteries for low cost and short range Citroen and Fiat EVs
Stellantis reportedly signs deal with BYD for lithium iron phosphate (LFP) batteries for new short-range and low cost versions of its Citroën ë-C3 and Fiat Grande Panda.
New study shows EV batteries retain up to 99 pct health after 120,000 kms
New study in Australia finds EV batteries retain strong battery health even after 120,000 or four years on the road, dispelling one of the big myths and potential barriers about electric cars.
Electric vehicle batteries can last almost 40 pct longer in real world than in lab tests
Researchers found the stop-start way we drive actually prolongs battery life.
Volkswagen ID.7 covers 941km on single charge at “rush-hour speeds”
The drive was not under particularly ‘normal’ conditions or circumstances – averaging only 29km/h around the 12.5-kilometre circuit in an effort to replicate “rush hour speeds in large cities”.
“We can make lighter batteries:” Australia start-up gets funding for new facility
An Australian start-up promising lighter batteries and longer range from sulphur-based chemistries lands ARENA funding for a new production facility.
Nio completes 60 million EV battery swaps in China
Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has surpassed 60 million battery swaps in its home market, only four months after it passed the 50 million mark.