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Tritium’s “world-first” EV plug and charge tech could turn cars into phones on wheels

Tritium’s “world-first” EV plug and charge tech could turn cars into phones on wheels

World first “plug and charge” technology for electric vehicles introduced by Australia’s Tritium could see cars transform into more than just a mode of transport.
Auto engineers propose made-in-Australia autonomous electric car

Auto engineers propose made-in-Australia autonomous electric car

An autonomous and electric car made in Australia could help re-energise the local car industry says peak body of automotive engineers for Australia Pacific region.
Washington e-buses get 300kw wireless charging system

Washington e-buses get 300kw wireless charging system

Wireless EV charging provider Momentum Dynamics to supply three on-route charging stations to Washington’s Link Transit for battery-electric transit buses.
Jaguar I-Pace gets smarter and faster with 2021 upgrades

Jaguar I-Pace gets smarter and faster with 2021 upgrades

The 2021 all-electric Jaguar I-Pace is getting smarter and faster, with more connectivity and faster charging capabilities.
Transport commission blames fleet owners and business for Australia’s dirty car pool

Transport commission blames fleet owners and business for Australia’s dirty car pool

Electric vehicle purchases in Australia are growing, but the focus of fleet owners and business on utes and SUVs means the country has one of world’s dirtiest car fleets.
Stanford’s radical take on lithium metal battery shows promise for EV range

Stanford’s radical take on lithium metal battery shows promise for EV range

New research from Stanford university has demonstrated a promising new take on the lithium metal battery that could increase electric vehicle driving range.
Siemens to launch “smart building” electric car charger in Australia

Siemens to launch “smart building” electric car charger in Australia

German technology giant Siemens launches new electric vehicle charger that integrates with building management systems to help deliver carbon reduction goals.
Autopilot price dropped to $US2,000 until July 1, says Musk

Autopilot price dropped to $US2,000 until July 1, says Musk

Elon Musk says Tesla will drop price of basic Autopilot until July 1, coming good on promise to offer discount for original buyers of Long Range rear-wheel drive Model 3, and early Model S and Model X owners.