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VW rolls out bi-directional V2H charging to turn its EVs into batteries on wheels

VW rolls out bi-directional V2H charging to turn its EVs into batteries on wheels

Volkswagen has announced that its all-electric ID. family of cars will now offer bidirectional charging with Vehicle to Home (V2H) functionality.
Stellantis to trial battery swap technology, starting with a fleet of Fiat 500e EVs

Stellantis to trial battery swap technology, starting with a fleet of Fiat 500e EVs

Auto giant Stellantis to trial battery-swap technology, starting with a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric hatchbacks in Spain.
Tesla opens Australia’s largest fast-charging site, just in time for Christmas rush

Tesla opens Australia’s largest fast-charging site, just in time for Christmas rush

Australia’s largest fast-charging site – a 16-bay facility in NSW – has gone live ahead of the summer break.
Tesla holiday over-the-air update to bring highly requested bird’s-eye view

Tesla holiday over-the-air update to bring highly requested bird’s-eye view

Tesla teases 2023 holiday update, highlighting one of the most requested features.
Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Cost parity for EVs: Electric MGs cost same as petrol MGs, if charged with solar

Analysis by Australia’s biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version – as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar.
Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Why fossil fuel cars may dominate for another decade

Without changes to Australia’s automotive industry, electric vehicles will make up just 13 pct of new car sales by 2026, 26 pct by 2030 and 51 pct by 2035.
End of the Ice Age: Lower costs strengthen case to get to 100 pct EV sales by 2035

End of the Ice Age: Lower costs strengthen case to get to 100 pct EV sales by 2035

Zero-emission cars should account for at least two-thirds of new car sales globally by 2030 and reach close to 100% of new sales by 2035.
Tesla shifts manufacturing focus to long awaited $25,000 EV in Shanghai

Tesla shifts manufacturing focus to long awaited $25,000 EV in Shanghai

Tesla is looking to expand manufacturing at its global export hub, the GigaShanghai plant, to build its next-gen and more affordable $US25,000 electric car.