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Mercedes electric G-Series turns to silicon battery tech from ex-Tesla engineers

Mercedes electric G-Series turns to silicon battery tech from ex-Tesla engineers

Mercedes-Benz electric G-Class to use silicon anode batteries with 20% greater energy density than today’s lithium-ion cells.
Australia’s largest EV fast-charging site to close following flood damage

Australia’s largest EV fast-charging site to close following flood damage

One of Australia’s largest electric vehicle fast-charging locations closes for the foreseeable future as Mirvac terminates Toombul leases.
Jolt to roll out free EV charging in New Zealand, starting at Mitre 10

Jolt to roll out free EV charging in New Zealand, starting at Mitre 10

Jolt to roll out a network of free electric vehicle (EV) chargers around New Zealand.
Drivers frustrated as Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again within minutes

Drivers frustrated as Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again within minutes

Hyundai’s award-winning Ioniq 5 sells out again within minutes, as some drivers fudge details to get their hands on one, and others vent their frustration.
Volvo Trucks opens first electric truck battery assembly plant

Volvo Trucks opens first electric truck battery assembly plant

Volvo Trucks opens first battery assembly plant to supply batteries for its full-electric heavy-duty trucks.
Squad launches “world first” solar city car priced at under $10,000

Squad launches “world first” solar city car priced at under $10,000

Dutch EV developer Squad Mobility opens Squad Solar City Car pre-orders, priced starting at only €6250.
Rivian shares plunge as row over seats threatens Amazon deliveries

Rivian shares plunge as row over seats threatens Amazon deliveries

RJ Scaringe snaps up $US1 million worth of Rivian shares, but the start-up’s electric van plans are under threat.
Electric vehicles boost UK second hand car market

Electric vehicles boost UK second hand car market

UK drivers are moving on to their next electrified vehicle, growing the pool for second-hand EVs.