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First drive of BMW’s all-electric i7: Voice control and party tricks

First drive of BMW’s all-electric i7: Voice control and party tricks

The Driven takes the electric version of the BMW flagship model out for a spin.
“World first” trial with CCS could open up vehicle-to-everything technology to all EVs

“World first” trial with CCS could open up vehicle-to-everything technology to all EVs

Energy software platform Kaluza announces world first CCS vehicle-to-everything real-world trial that could open up V2G technology to all EVs.
Tesla Model Y wins 2023 safety award with “near-perfect safety rating”

Tesla Model Y wins 2023 safety award with “near-perfect safety rating”

Tesla’s all-electric SUV has won leading Car of the Year Safety Award after record posting highest ever score.
Jeep opens pre-order books for all-electric Avenger

Jeep opens pre-order books for all-electric Avenger

Jeep is now taking pre-orders for the electric Avenger model for a right hand drive market for the first time, paving the way for an entry into Australia.
BYD Seal all electric-sedan spotted in Australia ahead of local launch

BYD Seal all electric-sedan spotted in Australia ahead of local launch

BYD’s much anticipated all electric sedan, the Seal, spotted in Australia ahead of likely local launch.
Let buyers jump the queue for electric cars by importing them directly

Let buyers jump the queue for electric cars by importing them directly

“Parallel importing” would increase supply and increase competition in the market for new and used electric vehicles overnight.
EVs could provide entire global short-term grid storage needs by 2030, study finds

EVs could provide entire global short-term grid storage needs by 2030, study finds

Study finds that just a fraction of EV users using vehicle-to-grid technology could meet world’s entire short-term battery capacity needs.
EV plug wars and a reality check for vehicle to grid technology

EV plug wars and a reality check for vehicle to grid technology

South Australian winemaker Joseph Evans has eliminated his $6000 electricity bill, thanks to vehicle to grid technology. But it’s not available to most EV owners.