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Porsche reveals battery, range and unique heads up display of electric Macan

Porsche reveals battery, range and unique heads up display of electric Macan

Porsche’s upcoming Macan electric SUV to boast high performance, long range, and a new driver-centric AR system.
Northern Territory government car fleet now boasts 64 EVs

Northern Territory government car fleet now boasts 64 EVs

Northern Territory government says it now boasts 64 electric vehicles in its car fleet, well ahead of its 2023 target of 40 – and it says it has another 49 already on order.
University of Wollongong to install three super-fast DC EV chargers

University of Wollongong to install three super-fast DC EV chargers

University of Wollongong secures $450,000 grant from the NSW government to install three super-fast DC electric vehicle (EV) chargers.
“Don’t take matters into your own hands:” NRMA urges good behaviour at EV chargers over Christmas

“Don’t take matters into your own hands:” NRMA urges good behaviour at EV chargers over Christmas

NRMA urges EV drivers not to “take matters into their own hands” if faced with lengthy queues and bad etiquette at EV fast charging stations these summer holidays.
BYD’s next big electric seller spotted in regulatory approval documents

BYD’s next big electric seller spotted in regulatory approval documents

BYD’s new more compact SUV has been spotted in regulatory filings, adding another model to its growing lineup.
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.