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BMW’s iX3 and iX electric SUVs: Cherishing the past and painting the future

BMW’s iX3 and iX electric SUVs: Cherishing the past and painting the future

BMW offers edible seaweed and a taste of the future with their new electric SUVs – the iX3 and iX, its first all electric model.
Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses

Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses

Queensland adds 30 new zero emissions buses to the state’s fleet and launches Australia’s first 100% electric bus depot, powered by renewables.
When sparks fly: Ioniq 5 charges up a Harley Livewire with V2L

When sparks fly: Ioniq 5 charges up a Harley Livewire with V2L

What happens when an electric Harley Livewire motor plugs into a Hyundai Ioniq 5, taking advantage of the electric SUV’s “vehicle to load” technology.
Jeep unveils all-electric Magneto concept at Easter “Safari” event

Jeep unveils all-electric Magneto concept at Easter “Safari” event

Jeep provides glimpse of a handful of new Jeep concept vehicles, including its first battery electric off road vehicle.
Toyota reveals pricing for its first electric SUV, the bZ4X

Toyota reveals pricing for its first electric SUV, the bZ4X

Toyota reveals pricing and officially launches its first electric SUV, the bZ4X, which goes on sale in the US this week. But not Australia.
Porsche shows how electric Taycans can help the grid with V2G

Porsche shows how electric Taycans can help the grid with V2G

Porsche conducts test with five of its high priced electric Taycans providing vehicle-to-grid services to local network.
Nio forced to halt production due to Covid, supply chain shortages

Nio forced to halt production due to Covid, supply chain shortages

EV manufacturer Nio suspends production due to local supply chain issues due to continuing Covid-19 lockdowns in China.
New BYD Thai factory to make electric cars for RHD markets

New BYD Thai factory to make electric cars for RHD markets

BYD prepares to set up a new manufacturing plant in Thailand to make electric cars for right-hand-drive markets such as the UK and Australia.