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Kia and Hyundai source wind energy to power charging networks

Kia and Hyundai source wind energy to power charging networks

Hyundai and Kia ink deals to ensure that customers can charge EVs knowing the energy used will be matched with 100% wind energy.
Kia EV6 buyers to get 1,000kWh free power in US

Kia EV6 buyers to get 1,000kWh free power in US

Kia EV6 owners in US to receive 1,000kWh of free EV charging thanks to new deal with charging infrastructure group.
EV pioneering mayor upgrades electric wheels to Hyundai Ioniq 5

EV pioneering mayor upgrades electric wheels to Hyundai Ioniq 5

Dubbo mayor Matthew Dickerson – who pioneered EV purchases for council use seven years ago – has taken delivery of a Hyundai Ioniq 5.
Australia’s Zoomo raises another $A27m for e-bikes and light EVs

Australia’s Zoomo raises another $A27m for e-bikes and light EVs

E-bike company Zoomo raises another $US20 million to accelerate its expansion into the global last-mile delivery and logistics sector.
Audi’s new e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT take electric DNA from Porsche Taycan

Audi’s new e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT take electric DNA from Porsche Taycan

The Audi e-tron GT and RS e-tron GT high-performance electric grand tourers tip the hat to Porsche Taycan in more ways than one.
Tesla Model Y electric crossover nabs “Best EV of 2022” award

Tesla Model Y electric crossover nabs “Best EV of 2022” award

Hot on the heels of record-breaking sales numbers, Tesla nabs award for its mid-size electric SUV, the Model Y.
Electric trucks already in financial “sweet spot” and should be on our roads

Electric trucks already in financial “sweet spot” and should be on our roads

Battery electric freight trucks financially viable on Australian roads “even today,” a new report has found, if they are deployed in the right applications.
Volta Trucks raises $A361 million to fund series production of Volta Zero

Volta Trucks raises $A361 million to fund series production of Volta Zero

Electric truck maker Volta Trucks raises fund to kickstart production of its 16-tonne fully electric Volta Zero commercial freight hauler.