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Top-selling utes and hybrids are thirstier and dirtier than claimed, study finds

Top-selling utes and hybrids are thirstier and dirtier than claimed, study finds

Three of Australia’s top-selling utes use more diesel than estimated and produce more nitrogen oxide than allowed in lab tests, a new real-world test has found.
Porsche deploys battery system at German plant using second-life Taycan batteries

Porsche deploys battery system at German plant using second-life Taycan batteries

German carmaker Porsche has unveiled a new 5MW/10MWh battery at its Leipzig factory that uses 4,400 second-life Taycan battery modules.
Fortescue debuts hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype in pursuit of “real zero” emissions

Fortescue debuts hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype in pursuit of “real zero” emissions

Fortescue says a hydrogen-powered haul truck prototype nicknamed ‘Europa’ will begin testing at its Pilbara mines in its pursuit of “real zero” emissions.
BYD electric supercar reaches speeds of 375 km/h in testing

BYD electric supercar reaches speeds of 375 km/h in testing

BYD’s fastest production car reaches a major milestone, hitting over 375 km/h.
Variety kicks off “Big Electric Adventure” with 10,000 km EV drive through outback

Variety kicks off “Big Electric Adventure” with 10,000 km EV drive through outback

Children’s charity Variety is undertaking a 10,000 kms Big Electric Adventure through remote Australian towns with two electric cars.
Tesla Cybertruck now available to order outside of the US

Tesla Cybertruck now available to order outside of the US

Tesla’s most radical vehicle, the Cybertruck is now available for customers to order outside of the US, starting with Canada and Mexico as Australian order holders wait.
Chery reveals specs of its first electric SUV in Australia, another sub $45,000 option

Chery reveals specs of its first electric SUV in Australia, another sub $45,000 option

Specs of Chery’s first electric SUV – expected to be priced from below $45,000 – announced ahead of its showroom release next month.
Not just for the rich: Why Australia might be great place for electric flying taxis

Not just for the rich: Why Australia might be great place for electric flying taxis

A number of electric vertical takeoff developers are coming to Australia, seen as one of the world’s early adopters with agricultural and emergency services opportunities.