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Australian eVTOL pioneer harnesses F1 cooling technology for long-range flight

Australian eVTOL pioneer harnesses F1 cooling technology for long-range flight

AMSL Aero has partnered with Conflux Technology to use its cooling technology to enable long-range hydrogen-fuelled flights of 1,000 kilometres at speeds of up to 300km/h.
BYD launches Sealion 05 EV, priced from just $A25,700

BYD launches Sealion 05 EV, priced from just $A25,700

BYD’s onslaught of affordable EVs continue with the launch of Sealion 05 EV, featuring rear-wheel-drive and God’s Eye tech.
Hyundai submits to Trump with $US21 billion investment, including EVs and batteries

Hyundai submits to Trump with $US21 billion investment, including EVs and batteries

Hyundai to invest $US21 billion in the US out to 2028, including new capacity for the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands, battery packs for EVs, and autonomous driving.
MG launches new premium EV brand, with two electric models set for Australia

MG launches new premium EV brand, with two electric models set for Australia

MG to debut the premium IM brand at the upcoming Melbourne Motor Show with two electric premium models, the IM5 and IM6.
UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging Superhub opens, with on-site solar and storage

UK’s largest ultra-rapid charging Superhub opens, with on-site solar and storage

The largest ultra rapid EV charging hub in the UK has been opened, boosted by its on site solar and battery system.
An update to The Driven comments section

An update to The Driven comments section

The Driven has made some changes to our comments section following feedback from our readers.
BYD flies past 40,000 electric sales in Australia, on track to double by year’s end

BYD flies past 40,000 electric sales in Australia, on track to double by year’s end

BYD says it has now sold 40,0000 full battery electric and plug in hybrid cars in Australia, and plans to double that by the end of the year.
Tesla pushes back on false social media claims around its EV safety

Tesla pushes back on false social media claims around its EV safety

Tesla debunks false claims around the safety of its EVs which have been deemed safest by regulators.