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Toyota adds bigger battery to bZ4X as part of refresh of EV lineup

Toyota adds bigger battery to bZ4X as part of refresh of EV lineup

Toyota announces upgrades to bZ4X electric SUV in Australia, including a new 74.7kWh battery and increased power as part of a global refresh of its EV lineup.
Trump and right wing pundits buy “unusable” Teslas in pivot to shore up Musk’s EV company

Trump and right wing pundits buy “unusable” Teslas in pivot to shore up Musk’s EV company

Donald Trump and one of his favourite right wing broadcasters – both harsh critics of “woke” and “evil” electric vehicles – sign up for Tesla EVs in show of support for embattled Elon Musk.
Geely announces aggressive pricing on EX5, its first Australian EV starting at $40,990

Geely announces aggressive pricing on EX5, its first Australian EV starting at $40,990

Geely officially launches its brand in Australia at an event in Sydney, announcing lower than expected pricing on the EX5 electric SUV.
Kia releases Australia pricing for EV3 electric SUV, with base model pitched below $48,000

Kia releases Australia pricing for EV3 electric SUV, with base model pitched below $48,000

Kia releases prices of its newest, smallest and lowest cost electric car to date.
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.