“Weekends don’t have to end:” LDV launches Australia’s first electric ute
LDV launches the first production series electric ute into the Australian market - but it's not cheap.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Sono to roll out first solar bus kit in trial with Mercedes
German companies trial the integration of a solar retrofit kit on an electrified Mercedes-Benz bus which is set to be operating as early as next month.
Honda EVs to serve as virtual power plant in Germany
A fleet of Honda electric vehicles has successfully provided grid balancing services for German transmission system operator Amprion.
Explainer: The checks you need to do when buying a second-hand electric vehicle
EVs are much simpler machines than their fossil-fuelled predecessors, so there should be fewer problems in a second hand one. But here are some key things to check.
Australian cars may finally get clean fuel in first step to emission controls and switch to EVs
Federal Labor seeks feedback on changes to Australia's petrol quality, to pave the way for the long-awaited implementation of vehicle emissions standards.
Smart rolls out a slightly larger electric SUV
Smart is introducing another new city electric vehicle, this time a slightly larger SUV with sleek profile.
Newest Tesla Model S gets highest ever safety score from Euro NCAP
New Tesla Model S scores highest overall safety score of any vehicle ever tested by Euro NCAP under stricter testing 2022 protocol.Â
New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over
Clearly, Australia needs more affordable mid- and low-end electric vehicles. Here's a run down of what's available and what's coming.
Volvo partners with truck stop chain to develop heavy-duty EV charging network
Volvo is partnering with North American truck stop chain to roll out a network of chargers catering to medium- and heavy-duty electric trucks.
Genesis unveils X Convertible concept EV
Genesis, the luxury vehicle division of Hyundai, unveils the third of its Genesis X Concept electric vehicles, the X Convertible in California.