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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.
Mad rush to purchase Ioniq 5s in biggest drop to date – most gone in 15 minutes

Mad rush to purchase Ioniq 5s in biggest drop to date – most gone in 15 minutes

Updated: Would-be Ioniq 5 customers in another mad scramble for the popular Ioniq 5, even in the biggest drop yet in the Australian market.
Australian company awarded $3 million grant to fast-track electric planes

Australian company awarded $3 million grant to fast-track electric planes

Sydney aircraft company gets $3 million grant to fast-track electric flight in regional areas.
Tasmania’s Incat to build world’s largest all electric ship after customer dumps LNG

Tasmania’s Incat to build world’s largest all electric ship after customer dumps LNG

Tasmania’s Incat plans to deliver the world’s largest and longest fully electric ship, a 130m ferry destined for South America.
Polestar EV battery packs now powering Candela electric hydrofoil boats

Polestar EV battery packs now powering Candela electric hydrofoil boats

EV maker Polestar and electric hydrofoil boat maker Candela unveiled electric watercraft with a range of up to 57 nautical miles on a single charge.