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BYD is building a new vehicle carrier to ship 7,000 EVs at a time

BYD is building a new vehicle carrier to ship 7,000 EVs at a time

BYD’s selected shipbuilder has begun construction of the first two car carrier ships.
Bigger is not better: Surging sales of large electric vehicles raises environmental red flags

Bigger is not better: Surging sales of large electric vehicles raises environmental red flags

Larger and heavier EVs require bigger batteries to power them, making the boom in electric SUVs bad news for the supply of critical raw materials, and for the environment.
AGL trial shows time of use tariffs can shift EV charging away from peak periods

AGL trial shows time of use tariffs can shift EV charging away from peak periods

An $8 million trial finds that time of use tariffs succeed in shifting EV charging into off peak periods, but V2G technology will have to wait.
Volvo claims Australia’s longest electric truck journey from Brisbane to Canberra

Volvo claims Australia’s longest electric truck journey from Brisbane to Canberra

Volvo Trucks completes what it says is Australia’s longest electric truck journey, travelling 1,185 kilometres from Brisbane to Canberra in a heavy-duty truck in 19 hours, including charging time.
Intellihub begins roll out of 50 power pole chargers for EV owners with no garage

Intellihub begins roll out of 50 power pole chargers for EV owners with no garage

The first of 50 power pole mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers has been rolled out across Sydney and the Hunter regions of NSW by utility services company Intellihub.
Subaru opens orders and reveals pricing of Solterra electric SUV

Subaru opens orders and reveals pricing of Solterra electric SUV

Subaru has today started taking orders for its new electric Solterra SUV after announcing pricing and indicative specs.
Polestar signs up Korean high density battery manufacturer for new electric grand tourer

Polestar signs up Korean high density battery manufacturer for new electric grand tourer

Polestar signs agreement with South Korean battery manufacturer SK On for the supply of high density battery cell modules for its upcoming Polestar 5.
Hyundai offers more affordable version of Ioniq 6 electric sedan in 2024 revamp

Hyundai offers more affordable version of Ioniq 6 electric sedan in 2024 revamp

Hyundai Australia will now offer an-entry level variant to the Ioniq 6 lineup, making the electric sedan more accessible to more buyers.