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ANU sources Australia-made PV cells to power solar car for 3,000km cross-country epic

ANU sources Australia-made PV cells to power solar car for 3,000km cross-country epic

ANU teams up with Australia’s SunDrive for its latest solar powered car for the 3,000km World Solar Challenge race from Darwin to Adelaide.
Xiaomi gets 200,000 orders for new EV in incredible first 3 minutes

Xiaomi gets 200,000 orders for new EV in incredible first 3 minutes

Xiaomi sees hundreds of thousands of orders in first few minutes after launching its new electric SUV, undercutting all variants of the Tesla Model Y.
Government urged to reinstate incentives in Australia’s most successful EV market

Government urged to reinstate incentives in Australia’s most successful EV market

Government urged to reverse decision to remove motor vehicle duty concessions for electric vehicles, because it risks slowing the uptake of EVs in Australia’s most successful market.
Suzuki confirms first fully electric vehicle to arrive in Australia next year

Suzuki confirms first fully electric vehicle to arrive in Australia next year

Suzuki confirmed on Wednesday that its first fully electric vehicle (EV), the e Vitara, would be making its way to Australia in the first quarter of 2026.
Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks

Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks

Mercedes-Benz introduces reworked high-voltage EV battery for use in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic.
EV social leasing program to exclude China-made EVs and focus on small Euro cars

EV social leasing program to exclude China-made EVs and focus on small Euro cars

“We don’t want to give support to Chinese-made vehicles at great expense.” New German government wants EV social leasing program to focus on just small Euro-made EVs.
BYD’s newest ship takes 7,000 NEVs to Europe on first voyage

BYD’s newest ship takes 7,000 NEVs to Europe on first voyage

BYD Xi’an RoRo car carrier vessel to carry around 7,000 NEVs on its maiden voyage to Europe, including its smallest Seagull EV.
BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, as long as you plug in for 240 hours a month

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, as long as you plug in for 240 hours a month

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, subject to conditions on the number of hours they are plugged in. All the elements are in place for this to be rolled out in Australia.