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Bowen zeroes in on vehicle to grid technology and batteries on wheels

Bowen zeroes in on vehicle to grid technology and batteries on wheels

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen says vehicle to grid technology will be included in consumer energy roadmap to be released to state ministers on Friday.
Electrified vehicle sales surpass one million in China in June

Electrified vehicle sales surpass one million in China in June

Sales of electrified vehicles in China once again surpassed the 1 million mark, marking only the third month the milestone has been passed. Most were full battery electric cars.
Jaguar Land Rover axes all but one ICE vehicle

Jaguar Land Rover axes all but one ICE vehicle

Jaguar Land Rover has reportedly axed all but one internal combustion engine (ICE) model from its lineup as the company transitions to become an electric vehicle only company.
BYD Sealion 7 test vehicle spotted in Australia for first time in latest challenge to Tesla

BYD Sealion 7 test vehicle spotted in Australia for first time in latest challenge to Tesla

BYD’s mid-sized electric SUV spotted testing in Melbourne, hinting what’s to come from the runner-up EV brand.
Sydney councils promise 250 new public EV charging spaces by end of 2025

Sydney councils promise 250 new public EV charging spaces by end of 2025

Charging the East initiative to be rolled out across Randwick, Waverly, and Woollahra city council areas, boosting local EV charging spots from 100 to 350.
Vinfast breaks ground on Indonesian plant to produce 50,000 EVs a year

Vinfast breaks ground on Indonesian plant to produce 50,000 EVs a year

The assembly plant aims to begin operations by the end of 2025 and – in news that bodes well for Australia – produce right-hand drive versions of its e-SUV models.
Evie Networks says automatic payment plan will be a game changer for EV charging

Evie Networks says automatic payment plan will be a game changer for EV charging

From early August 2024, all Evie customers have to do is plug in and the charge will start, no need for apps or RFID cards.
Smart releases prices of its new electric models due in Australia this year

Smart releases prices of its new electric models due in Australia this year

Smart announces pricing and specs on the first two electric models that are set to arrive in Australia in coming months in a significant boost to the local EV market.