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“Weekends don’t have to end:” LDV launches Australia’s first electric ute

“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.
Sono to roll out first solar bus kit in trial with Mercedes

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

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

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

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 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

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. 
New EVs for under $45,000? They’re finally coming to Australia – but the battle isn’t over

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.