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EV owners turn to their batteries on wheels to power homes amid Alfred blackouts

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.
Leapmotor launches its cheapest electric SUV, likely heading to Australia

Leapmotor launches its cheapest electric SUV, likely heading to Australia

Leapmotor launches a more affordable electric SUV with more advanced driving technology and prices starting under $A25,000.
Mining giant Liebherr is developing a Segway-style autonomous electric haul truck

Mining giant Liebherr is developing a Segway-style autonomous electric haul truck

Liebherr – which has a $4 billion contract with Fortescue for giant electric trucks – unveils concept for a single-axle, autonomous hauler capable of 145 tonne payloads.
Tesla shares plunge as James Murdoch joins director sales and Canada probes rebate “gaming”

Tesla shares plunge as James Murdoch joins director sales and Canada probes rebate “gaming”

Tesla stock plunges more than 15 per cent, as another director – James Murdoch – reportedly dumps shares and Canada investigates claims Tesla “gamed” its EV rebate scheme.
BYD offers 1 year free DC fast charging to help boost EV sales

BYD offers 1 year free DC fast charging to help boost EV sales

BYD launches new limited time and limited kilometres free charging incentive to boost EV sales as the company celebrates 30 years.
Volkswagen previews entry-level electric ID. Every1, pitched at around €20,000

Volkswagen previews entry-level electric ID. Every1, pitched at around €20,000

Volkswagen previews its much touted ID. Every1 concept car, the carmaker’s vision for its first entry-level electric vehicle (EV) which it says will launch in 2027 for around €20,000.
Toyota launches new low priced bZ3X electric SUV in China, gains 10,000 orders in first hour

Toyota launches new low priced bZ3X electric SUV in China, gains 10,000 orders in first hour

Toyota launches its cheapest EV to date, the bZ3X, which was unveiled and went on sale in China late last week, immediately racking up 10,000 orders in its first hour.
Crowds flock to Everything Electric to see new EV models: But will they buy them?

Crowds flock to Everything Electric to see new EV models: But will they buy them?

Huge crowds of people attended Everything Electric to see new EVs of all shapes and sizes, as well as upcoming V2G technology. Tesla was a big attraction, although the Musk response was split.