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Zeekr 7X electric SUV approved in Australia, offers 2-tonne towing

Zeekr 7X electric SUV approved in Australia, offers 2-tonne towing

The highly anticipated Zeekr 7X dubbed Australia’s fastest charging EV now approved for sale with 2 tonne towing capacity.
Red dust, road trains and tornadoes: Why the world solar challenge is a real test

Red dust, road trains and tornadoes: Why the world solar challenge is a real test

The World Solar Challenge is a real test: 3,000 km of challenging Australian roads, red dust, road trains and, as we were warned this morning, tornadoes. This 3,000 km journey is a real test.
Tesla to launch supervised full self driving “soon” in Australia and New Zealand

Tesla to launch supervised full self driving “soon” in Australia and New Zealand

Tesla teases Australian launch of FSD supervised and labels it as “coming soon”.
Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

Volvo announces pricing of ES90, its first electric sedan

Volvo’s next electric model’s pricing announced, poised to be its fastest charging EV so far.
Nio Firefly: Australia’s first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

Nio Firefly: Australia’s first EV with battery swapping capabilities now approved for sale

Nio’s first model, the Firefly, with Australian-first battery-swapping tech is approved for sale ahead of imminent launch.
BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

BYD smashes EV speed records as U9 hypercar hits 472.4 km/h

BYD sets new EV top speed record of over 472 km/h at test track in Germany, thanks to 2,200 kW powertrain and 1,200 V architecture.
EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

EV lobby says unilateral road tax makes no sense if Australia serious about climate targets

Electric vehicle lobby group says EV-only road tax makes no sense if Australia is serious about setting and reaching serious climate targets..
All electric Mercedes-AMG concept breaks all sorts of distance records

All electric Mercedes-AMG concept breaks all sorts of distance records

An all-electric concept car from Mercedes-AMG has broken 25 long-distance driving records, including for greatest distance covered by an electric vehicle in 24 hours.