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Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers

Brisbane ports deploys first electric truck carrying 88 tonne shipping containers

Ports operator deploys its first fully electric internal transfer vehicle (ITV) – designed to ferry shipping containers weighing up to 88 tones – within its operations at Brisbane.
Mercedes wants charging credits for new EVs, VW told to focus on low cost electric cars

Mercedes wants charging credits for new EVs, VW told to focus on low cost electric cars

Mercedes wants big charging credits to encourage EV sales, while economy minister says VW should focus on low cost EVs. “Your name is Volkswagen (people’s car) and not luxury car.”
Tesla in new bid to enter India car market as sales slump in Europe and Australia

Tesla in new bid to enter India car market as sales slump in Europe and Australia

Tesla has rebooted plans to enter India car market as its sales in other key markets including Australia and Europe fall sharply.
Waymo robotaxi gets stuck endlessly circling roundabout

Waymo robotaxi gets stuck endlessly circling roundabout

A robotaxi operated by American self-driving car company Waymo has been caught on camera stuck in an endless roundabout loop.
BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV gets Australian approval and reveals key details

BYD Sealion 7 electric SUV gets Australian approval and reveals key details

Details of BYD’s upcoming mid-sized Sealion 7 SUV now approved for sale in Australia, hints key specs of two variants.
Our readers respond to Peter Dutton: We charge our EVs and home batteries with solar every day

Our readers respond to Peter Dutton: We charge our EVs and home batteries with solar every day

Peter Dutton’s claim that rooftop solar cannot charge an electric car and a home battery at the same time may be the dumbest thing said about EVs since Scott Morrison said they won’t tow your boat. Our readers respond.
Nio completes 60 million EV battery swaps in China

Nio completes 60 million EV battery swaps in China

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer Nio has surpassed 60 million battery swaps in its home market, only four months after it passed the 50 million mark.
Xpeng officially launches in Australia, opens flagship Sydney showroom

Xpeng officially launches in Australia, opens flagship Sydney showroom

Xpeng launches brand in Australia, opens flagship experience centre in Sydney.