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First Impressions of C40 Recharge, Volvo’s latest electric SUV

First Impressions of C40 Recharge, Volvo’s latest electric SUV

Here are my first impressions of the Volvo C40 Recharge, a restyled version of the XC40 electric SUV.
Tesla battery supplier CATL showcases battery storage tech in Australia

Tesla battery supplier CATL showcases battery storage tech in Australia

CATL, the battery supplier of many Tesla EVs in Australia, and also the big Torrens Island battery in South Australia, showcases its products at All Energy.
XPeng starts delivering world’s fastest charging EV SUV to customers

XPeng starts delivering world’s fastest charging EV SUV to customers

EV-only brand XPeng starts deliveries of its G9 electric SUV, which it says is the fastest-charging passenger EV in the world.
“So smooth:” Students test drive solar car they spent three years designing

“So smooth:” Students test drive solar car they spent three years designing

Two former engineering students finally take the solar-powered car they have painstakingly designed over three long years for a spin.
Finnish EV charging giant launches in Australia, with “superfast” chargers and V2G

Finnish EV charging giant launches in Australia, with “superfast” chargers and V2G

Virta officially launches in Australia market with the unveil of the first superfast EV charger it is rolling out in partnership with Australia’s Tetris Energy.
Ampol partners with BYD to charge EV uptake across Australia

Ampol partners with BYD to charge EV uptake across Australia

Australian petroleum giant teams with BYD to provide an integrated offering for electric vehicle charging both at home and on the road.
Daimler unveils latest electric truck offerings, including semi-trailers and tippers

Daimler unveils latest electric truck offerings, including semi-trailers and tippers

Daimler Trucks unveils latest electric truck offerings, including the prototype of a long haul semi-trailer and the next generation eCanter with a roll-off tipper.
Honda begins sales of battery swap station for electric motorcycles

Honda begins sales of battery swap station for electric motorcycles

Honda delivers first of its battery swapping stations to its joint venture partners.