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Tesla’s next major electric vehicle product spotted on the road conducting tests

Tesla’s next major electric vehicle product spotted on the road conducting tests

Tesla’s new test vehicle spotted up close ahead of new product unveiling next month.
What 3 years of driving an electric car taught me about range “serenity” and energy consumption

What 3 years of driving an electric car taught me about range “serenity” and energy consumption

Driving an electric car nowadays is not substantially different from driving a conventional combustion engine car, except that the electric car is quieter, cleaner and more fun to drive!
BMW rolls out impressive fuel cell iX5, but the time has already passed for hydrogen cars

BMW rolls out impressive fuel cell iX5, but the time has already passed for hydrogen cars

BMW presented some fuel cell EVs to Australian media. And while the cars were impressive, it is clear that the time has already passed for the hydrogen car.
Gold Coast battery factory to produce EV chargers and community batteries

Gold Coast battery factory to produce EV chargers and community batteries

Gold Coast factory which will be the first in Australia capable of producing both community lithium-ion batteries and battery-backed EV chargers.
Are electric cars good for city driving only? NZ farmer busts another EV myth

Are electric cars good for city driving only? NZ farmer busts another EV myth

Great for people in the city, not great for the people in the country. NZ farmer Mike Casey explains why this view on EVs “couldn’t be further from the truth.”
Segway launches new range of sub-$10,000 electric scooters in Australia

Segway launches new range of sub-$10,000 electric scooters in Australia

One of the world’s most prominent manufacturers of micro-mobility solutions unveils new range of electric scooters which will be available in Australia from August.
New Xpeng G6 electric SUV test vehicle spotted in Sydney

New Xpeng G6 electric SUV test vehicle spotted in Sydney

Upcoming electric SUV, the Xpeng G6 has been spotted in Sydney, revealing key interior details.
The electric cars that helped keep the lights on when giant coal generator tripped

The electric cars that helped keep the lights on when giant coal generator tripped

A group of 16 electric cars in Canberra have given a world-first demonstration of their ability to help prevent blackouts during a major grid emergency in February.