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Hands free, emissions free: Husqvarna unveils “virtual boundary” robotic mower

Hands free, emissions free: Husqvarna unveils “virtual boundary” robotic mower

New battery electric Husqvarna Automower NERA uses sat-nav to work within virtual boundaries and to program where to cut, when, and at what height.
Two heavy duty electric vehicles head underground in Victoria gold mine trial

Two heavy duty electric vehicles head underground in Victoria gold mine trial

At a Victorian gold mine, two heavy duty EVs that make almost no sound and zero emissions are being sent underground for the first time.
Polestar 3 performance SUV unveiled – with price, full specs and delivery dates

Polestar 3 performance SUV unveiled – with price, full specs and delivery dates

Polestar has officially lifted the cover on its electric performance SUV, the Polestar 3, and opened it to registrations of interest from Australian customers.
Canoo lands agreement to supply 3,000 electric vans to Zeeba

Canoo lands agreement to supply 3,000 electric vans to Zeeba

Californian EV start-up Canoo staves off bankruptcy with a supply agreement to provide up to 5,450 electric vehicles to fleet leasing provider Zeeba.
BYD Atto 3 gets 5 star NCAP rating

BYD Atto 3 gets 5 star NCAP rating

The affordable ground-up electric vehicle did really well in protecting adult and children occupants. 
StoreDot’s “extreme fast charging” cells record 1,000 charge cycles

StoreDot’s “extreme fast charging” cells record 1,000 charge cycles

Israeli EV battery developer passes new milestone, shipping its “extreme fast charging” battery cells that have exceeded 1,000 recharge cycles to customers.
New Tesla Model S and Model X finally approaching exports

New Tesla Model S and Model X finally approaching exports

What do these updates mean for us here in Australia and will hundreds of order holders see their new Tesla Model S and Model X anytime soon?
BMW charts doubling of EV sales as electric models “win over” customers

BMW charts doubling of EV sales as electric models “win over” customers

BMW Group sold nearly 130,000 battery electric vehicles through the first nine months of 2022, more than double the number sold over the same period in 2021.