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Vehicle to grid milestone: Electric ute trial paves way for EVs to be batteries on wheels

Vehicle to grid milestone: Electric ute trial paves way for EVs to be batteries on wheels

A landmark trial with a Ford F150 Lightning electric ute has paved the way for vehicle-to-grid technology to be used across one of Australia’s largest electricity networks.
Tesla cars are now driving themselves off production line for kilometers

Tesla cars are now driving themselves off production line for kilometers

Tesla cars are now driving themselves for multiple kilometers, straight off the production line.
Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia

Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia

Geely says it has received more than 600 orders for its electric EX5 SUV in Australia, 188 of have already been delivered to customers.
“Elon, we have a problem:” Tesla share of Europe car market falls by half

“Elon, we have a problem:” Tesla share of Europe car market falls by half

Latest data coming out of the car industry in Europe highlights the depth of Tesla problems, with its overall market share plunging by one half over the last 12 months.
EVSE acquires Engie’s Australian and New Zealand EV charging network

EVSE acquires Engie’s Australian and New Zealand EV charging network

Sydney based EVSE has acquired the Australian and New Zealand charging network of global energy and services group Engie.
Chinese energy giants Sinopec and CATL to build 10,000 EV battery swap stations

Chinese energy giants Sinopec and CATL to build 10,000 EV battery swap stations

Two of China’s largest energy companies to build a nationwide battery swap network, with 500 stations to be built this year, on the way to building a total of 10,000.
Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger

Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger

Volvo Energy unveils portable battery that can be connected to the grid or used in island mode, and which comes with an integrated 240kW DC fast charger.
Deepal unveils pricing of its unique ute-like E07 electric SUV

Deepal unveils pricing of its unique ute-like E07 electric SUV

Deepal announces pricing and specifications of its second electric offering in Australia, the very unique E07 ute-like SUV crossover model.