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BYD to launch another affordable electric sedan, priced from around $A35,000

BYD to launch another affordable electric sedan, priced from around $A35,000

BYD’s next affordable electric sedan – which will slot above the Seal in terms of size – has been spotted ahead of its official launch.
Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption

Logistics giant takes delivery of first Tesla Semi, with impressive 1 kWh/km consumption

Logistics giant takes delivery of its first Tesla Semi and, after being impressed by trial results, aims to add more to its fleet.
Lower priced Tesla Model Y variant offered in key right hand drive market, Australia may be next

Lower priced Tesla Model Y variant offered in key right hand drive market, Australia may be next

Tesla launches its cheapest Model Y in the UK, potentially hinting to broader availability of the car in other global markets, including Australia.
BYD’s Denza D9 electric people mover approved for sale in Australia

BYD’s Denza D9 electric people mover approved for sale in Australia

BYD’s premium brand, Denza, gets its first electric offering approved for sale in Australia, hinting at what’s to come.
Renault 5 E-Tech takes Europe by storm, but is not heading to Australia anytime soon

Renault 5 E-Tech takes Europe by storm, but is not heading to Australia anytime soon

The R5 E-Tech has reached number one in the European electric light and small car segment, but there is nothing to suggest it is heading to Australia anytime soon.
Engineering students test their skills with open-wheeler electric racing cars

Engineering students test their skills with open-wheeler electric racing cars

Engineering students in Australia put their skills to the test by building mostly electric open wheeler racing cars. The four day event starts next week.
“Slim fits in my garage”: Why EV owners are turning to Anker’s new ultra-thin battery

“Slim fits in my garage”: Why EV owners are turning to Anker’s new ultra-thin battery

As EV owners look to charge cheaply from solar, the Anker SOLIX X1 is fast becoming the go-to energy hub for the electric garage. slim, integration-ready, and built for tight spaces.
“120 pigs a year, per car:” European oil lobby’s biofuels loophole likely unsustainable

“120 pigs a year, per car:” European oil lobby’s biofuels loophole likely unsustainable

Transport experts say rule change allowing biofuels and a car running on animal fats would, for example, require the equivalent of 120 pigs a year.