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Electric ute under $40,000 launched by owner of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus brands

Electric ute under $40,000 launched by owner of Volvo, Polestar and Lotus brands

An electric ute starting at less than $40,000 has been launched by Geely, the owner of the Polestar, Volvo and Lotus brands.
Australian company strikes record deal to roll out kerbside charging points

Australian company strikes record deal to roll out kerbside charging points

EVX announces plans to install 1,000 kerbside charging points across Australia in collaboration with UK EV charging company Connected Kerb.
“A new era has begun:” Volvo reveals stunning new EX90 electric SUV

“A new era has begun:” Volvo reveals stunning new EX90 electric SUV

Volvo reveals stunning new EX90 electric SUV, a potential 7-seater with quick acceleration and strong safety features.
Used Tesla listings and Model 3 prices finally coming down, but Model Y still at premium

Used Tesla listings and Model 3 prices finally coming down, but Model Y still at premium

Number of used Tesla cars up for sale has fallen, and while prices for Model 3s have moderated, the asking price for Model Ys are still at a premium.
Kempower to deliver more than 50 rapid and ultra-rapid DC chargers to South Australia

Kempower to deliver more than 50 rapid and ultra-rapid DC chargers to South Australia

Finland’s Kempower to deliver more than 50 rapid and ultra rapid chargers of up to 200kW, with the first stock to arrive this week.
Lug+Carrie introduces smart journey app to make electric cycling safer for ‘mums and dads’

Lug+Carrie introduces smart journey app to make electric cycling safer for ‘mums and dads’

Melbourne-based eBike start-up Lug+Carrie is partnering with Intelematics to improve the safety and efficiency for its riders with a smart journey app.
Volkswagen ID.Buzz to offer innovative new driver assistance systems

Volkswagen ID.Buzz to offer innovative new driver assistance systems

ID.Buzz, the electric successor to VW’s iconic Kombi van, will have two new innovative driver assistance systems to help assist lane changing and make parking easier.
Don’t get fossil fooled: EVs really are better for the climate

Don’t get fossil fooled: EVs really are better for the climate

Ev Explainer: Over its lifetime, the average electric vehicle produces less than half the carbon pollution of a petrol vehicle. Here’s the key data.