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Jet Charge rolls out subscription-based “charging as a service” for electric fleets

Jet Charge rolls out subscription-based “charging as a service” for electric fleets

Jet Charge unveils what it says is a ground-breaking subscription based “charging as a service” project for electric car fleets, backed by ARENA funding.
Kiwi electric motorcycle “disruptor” set for 2024 Australia launch

Kiwi electric motorcycle “disruptor” set for 2024 Australia launch

Engineers Luke Sinclair and Kendall Bristow completed the Streetdog prototype during the 2020 pandemic lockdown, and are about to launch it in Australia.
Hundreds of high-end electric cars recalled due to battery fire risk

Hundreds of high-end electric cars recalled due to battery fire risk

Hundreds of high-end electric sports cars have been recalled in Australia due a problem with battery protection that could lead to a high-voltage fire.
Polestar deliveries jump 50 pct in record third quarter

Polestar deliveries jump 50 pct in record third quarter

Polestar reports a 50 pct lift in EV deliveries in the third quarter, mostly due to the upgraded, and higher priced, Polestar 2.
BYD about to launch the Seal, the “most anticipated new car of 2023” in Australia

BYD about to launch the Seal, the “most anticipated new car of 2023” in Australia

BYD’s new “halo” vehicle, the Seal electric sedan, to launch in Australia in the coming days and is dubbed the “most anticipated new car of 2023”.
Hyundai offers first electric truck in Australia from $150,000

Hyundai offers first electric truck in Australia from $150,000

Hyundai has launched its Mighty Electric truck in Australia, with a starting price of $150,000 – plus on road costs – and a 114.5kWh battery that delivers up to 200 kms of range.
EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids

EVs are “simply better” for environment, even in fossil fuel dominated grids

New study finds that battery-powered electric vehicles (BEVs) contribute at most half the CO2 emissions of diesel or gasoline cars across their lifespan, regardless of country of operation.
Scandi peep-show: Volvo teases more images of the EM90 electric minivan

Scandi peep-show: Volvo teases more images of the EM90 electric minivan

Volvo continues to drip-feed teasing images of its fully electric EM90 electric minivan, which is due to make its global debut on November 12.