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BMW first to deliver ability to charge EV without app or card

BMW first to deliver ability to charge EV without app or card

BMW electric cars become first to feature “plug and charge” function enabling payment without charging cards or apps.
Ford Mustang Mach-E gets software and design upgrades in Europe

Ford Mustang Mach-E gets software and design upgrades in Europe

Ford announces tantalising upgrades for all-electric Mustang Mach-E in Europe, including driver assistance technologies and comfort and styling features.
Peugeot unveils e-308 EV with potential Australian launch in the offing

Peugeot unveils e-308 EV with potential Australian launch in the offing

Peugeot unveils new all-electric versions of its 308 hatchback and 308 SW which, according to Peugeot Australia, could make their way to our shores soon.
“It’s just what I did:” First woman to drive solo around Australia in a non-Tesla EV

“It’s just what I did:” First woman to drive solo around Australia in a non-Tesla EV

Tiffany Overton chose an electric Mercedes rather than a Tesla for ground-breaking solo trip around Australia. Sometimes, though, it was like drinking electrons through a straw.
“Very fast:” UNSW researchers develop high speed motor that could boost EV range

“Very fast:” UNSW researchers develop high speed motor that could boost EV range

UNSW researchers take inspiration from South Korean bridge to develop “very-high-speed” motor that could increase range of EVs and use fewer rare earth materials.
Chinese electric vehicles make presence felt in Europe

Chinese electric vehicles make presence felt in Europe

Chinese automakers make steady inroads into European car market with an increasing number of high-profile and popular EVs.
VinFast starts delivering all-electric VF 8 SUVs ahead of global expansion

VinFast starts delivering all-electric VF 8 SUVs ahead of global expansion

VinFast delivers first 100 of VF 8 all-electric SUVs to customers in Vietnam, with global deliveries expected to kick off in December.
Australia is failing on electric vehicles. California shows it’s possible to pick up the pace

Australia is failing on electric vehicles. California shows it’s possible to pick up the pace

In Australia, EV uptake is one eighth the rate of California. Here’s why local concerns about the EV transition are outdated.