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Zeekr launches Australian-bound 7X electric SUV with super fast battery charging

Zeekr launches Australian-bound 7X electric SUV with super fast battery charging

Zeekr officially launches its upcoming high-tech 7X, with the fastest charging speeds ever seen in an electric SUV.
Can electric motor-bikes save postal workers from dog attacks?

Can electric motor-bikes save postal workers from dog attacks?

Australian Post hopes a new delivery of quiet electric motor-bikes will reduce the number of attacks on delivery people from dogs provoked by noisy machines.
BYD launches Seal 06 GT: its first powerful electric hot hatch

BYD launches Seal 06 GT: its first powerful electric hot hatch

With the success of electric hot hatches like the MG4 X-Power, BYD enters the race, revealing its own Seal 06 GT.
Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia

Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia

The Variety sponsored Big EV Adventure highlights that remote areas still impacted by broken chargers, or insufficient numbers.
EV forecasts slashed as new vehicle standards allow car makers room to push hybrids

EV forecasts slashed as new vehicle standards allow car makers room to push hybrids

Forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia slashed dramatically – and predictions for plug in hybrids increased – to the delight of the big Japanese car makers.
Researchers develop new process for recycling EV lithium-ion batteries

Researchers develop new process for recycling EV lithium-ion batteries

Researchers say they have developed a compact system for recycling lithium-ion batteries used in EVs that they hope will enable cost-effective and environmentally friendly recycling.
Mercedes-Benz updates three new electric vans for Australia and New Zealand markets

Mercedes-Benz updates three new electric vans for Australia and New Zealand markets

Mercedes-Benz has updated three electric vans for the Australian and New Zealand market including a refreshed eVito and eVito Tourer, and the EQV 300 people mover.
Smart unveils its biggest EV yet, the #5 with tech for electric “glamping”

Smart unveils its biggest EV yet, the #5 with tech for electric “glamping”

Smart unveils the #5 – its biggest EV to date pitched as a “contemporary adventurer” that even comes with a projector for a drive-in entertainment experience for the modern day “glamper.”