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Mercedes opens first EV battery recycling plant, using Australian technology

Mercedes opens first EV battery recycling plant, using Australian technology

German car giant opens first EV battery recycling facility, using Australian technology that will achieve a recycling rate of 96 per cent and produce enough materials for 50,000 new electric cars each year.
Tesla begins trial production of updated Model Y as launch draws near

Tesla begins trial production of updated Model Y as launch draws near

Production of the new Tesla Model Y has started in limited batches ahead of the upcoming launch of refreshed version of the world’s best-selling car.
Tesla teases Robotaxi wireless charging tech, faster than charging at home

Tesla teases Robotaxi wireless charging tech, faster than charging at home

“No hands required.” New Tesla video showcases wireless charging capabilities of the promised Tesla Robotaxi.
BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster charging

BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster charging

BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch which is priced lower yet charges faster than the Seal sedan.
Tesla opens first  pre-fab Australian supercharger site that took just days to install

Tesla opens first pre-fab Australian supercharger site that took just days to install

Tesla uses innovative method for the first time in Australia to speed up supercharger rollout as 60,000 superchargers now open globally.
Japanese car giant says electric utes are “show ponies,” urges Australians to go hybrid

Japanese car giant says electric utes are “show ponies,” urges Australians to go hybrid

Japanese car maker and the main Australian car lobby says people should forget about electric utes for the moment and go hybrid instead.
Zeekr launches EV brand in Australia with rooftop test ride experiences

Zeekr launches EV brand in Australia with rooftop test ride experiences

Zeekr launches brand in Australia with test rides, sneak peeks into luxury people movers and more.
China’s Deepal official launches its first EV in Australia, the S07 electric SUV

China’s Deepal official launches its first EV in Australia, the S07 electric SUV

Deepal’s S07 electric SUV unveiled in Australia with key specs released, including unique colours. But pricing still not released.