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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.
Australian EV charging start-up raises $4 million seeks more to expand manufacturing

Australian EV charging start-up raises $4 million seeks more to expand manufacturing

Evos – founded by former Tritium executives – has raised $4 million and is seeking another $6 million to help expand its manufacturing capabilities in home and fleet products.
How Volvo crossed the Valley of Death in transition to all electric cars

How Volvo crossed the Valley of Death in transition to all electric cars

Volvo Cars has crossed the manufacturing ‘Valley of Death’ and is now building profitable EVs, showing other legacy car makers how it can be done.
New 2025 Tesla Model Y spotted for first time

New 2025 Tesla Model Y spotted for first time

World’s best-selling car to be refreshed with the first sighting of the 2025 Tesla Model Y being tested.
BYD reaches 8 million new energy vehicle milestone, opens new plant in Thailand

BYD reaches 8 million new energy vehicle milestone, opens new plant in Thailand

BYD produces 8 million cars and opens a new plant much closer to Australia, setting the scene for what’s ahead.
Chinese electric vehicles are transforming Australia’s car market. Are we getting a good deal?

Chinese electric vehicles are transforming Australia’s car market. Are we getting a good deal?

As new, more affordable EVs continue to flood Australia’s car market, will consumers here be the winners?