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How I discovered my great-great-grandfather started one of first EV companies a century ago

How I discovered my great-great-grandfather started one of first EV companies a century ago

Thanks to two British researchers, my family recently uncovered the incredible history of William Bleakley and how he played a key role in the early development of electric vehicles.
South coast town to become electric bus and truck manufacturing hub

South coast town to become electric bus and truck manufacturing hub

NSW says Foton will create a new manufacturing facility to build electric buses and electric trucks.
Australian Tesla clocks up 800,000 kms, and the savings are still huge

Australian Tesla clocks up 800,000 kms, and the savings are still huge

Australian Tesla Model S clocks up 800,000 kms. And it still driving like new and with just its second set of brake pads.
Tesla admits fleet will need upgrade for FSD future, as it holds out promise of lower cost EV

Tesla admits fleet will need upgrade for FSD future, as it holds out promise of lower cost EV

Elon Musk says that Hardware 3 vehicles will need to be upgraded to fully utilise its FSD software in the future.
Geely shares details on upcoming tech focused EX5 electric SUV

Geely shares details on upcoming tech focused EX5 electric SUV

The brand’s local arm reveals that the Geely EX5 will be packed with tech when it lands in first half of 2025.
Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options

Amber Electric buys EV charging platform to boost consumer energy options

Amber Electric has acquired a popular local electric vehicle (EV) charging platform to boost integration of rooftop solar, battery storage, EVs and smart appliances.
Smart cuts prices on both its EV models in bid to help boost sales

Smart cuts prices on both its EV models in bid to help boost sales

Smart has dropped the prices of both of its EV models to boost sales early in 2025.
Sealion 7 – the electric SUV tipped by BYD to be its best selling EV – spotted in Australia

Sealion 7 – the electric SUV tipped by BYD to be its best selling EV – spotted in Australia

BYD Sealion 7 spotted without any camouflage in Australia ahead of its official launch in February.