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Toyota talks up battery performance as it prepares to launch first EV in Australia

Toyota talks up battery performance as it prepares to launch first EV in Australia

Toyota shares some key specifications of its first full-electric offering in Australia, but the price will not be revealed until its arrival in February.
Renault reveals Australia pricing and specs of Kangoo E-Tech electric van

Renault reveals Australia pricing and specs of Kangoo E-Tech electric van

Renault reveals pricing and specs of the upcoming upgraded Kangoo electric van, aimed at businesses wanting to lower their transport emissions.
Tesla confirms it is working on a new wireless EV charger

Tesla confirms it is working on a new wireless EV charger

Tesla’s chief designer confirms that EV maker is working on a wireless home charger which will offer owners seamless charging experience.
A Buzz about EVs: The best electric cars tipped to arrive in Australia in 2024

A Buzz about EVs: The best electric cars tipped to arrive in Australia in 2024

What will be the most interesting EVs to enter the Australian market in 2024? More SUVs, some electric vans, and a potential head-turner in the ID.Buzz, the electric Kombi.
Disgraced Nikola founder sentenced to four years prison for lies about EVs

Disgraced Nikola founder sentenced to four years prison for lies about EVs

Founder and former boss of hydrogen and EV maker Nikola sentenced to four years in prison for lying to investors about his technologies.
“Electric car is coming to a standstill:” Germany brings sudden end to EV subsidies

“Electric car is coming to a standstill:” Germany brings sudden end to EV subsidies

Budget reversal forces Germany to bring abrupt end to generous EV rebates, with big fall in electric car sales predicted in 2024.
Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio ET7 drives 1,044 km on single charge with semi solid state battery

Nio’s electric sedan lays claim to being the EV with the longest range after driving over 1,000 km on a single charge using a new mass-produced swappable semi solid state battery.
BYD to launch yet another electric SUV with sleeker design

BYD to launch yet another electric SUV with sleeker design

BYD is about to launch another sleek electric SUV in China which is looking to be a strong candidate for its export markets.