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StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia

StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia

StarCharge launches its flagship Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in the Australian market after what it says is more than two years of development and local testing.
BYD’s smallest and potentially most affordable car spotted testing

BYD’s smallest and potentially most affordable car spotted testing

Video of BYD’s smallest and likely most affordable model surfaces, highlighting key new details.
“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

“Turning point:” More EVs, fewer V8s as emissions limits come into force

A hybrid Lamborghini, an electric Rolls Royce, a convoy of low-emission people-movers and a rumble of battery-powered utes “that can actually tow things” greeted attendees to Australia’s latest motor show. 
ANU sources Australia-made PV cells to power solar car for 3,000km cross-country epic

ANU sources Australia-made PV cells to power solar car for 3,000km cross-country epic

ANU teams up with Australia’s SunDrive for its latest solar powered car for the 3,000km World Solar Challenge race from Darwin to Adelaide.
Xiaomi gets 200,000 orders for new EV in incredible first 3 minutes

Xiaomi gets 200,000 orders for new EV in incredible first 3 minutes

Xiaomi sees hundreds of thousands of orders in first few minutes after launching its new electric SUV, undercutting all variants of the Tesla Model Y.
Government urged to reinstate incentives in Australia’s most successful EV market

Government urged to reinstate incentives in Australia’s most successful EV market

Government urged to reverse decision to remove motor vehicle duty concessions for electric vehicles, because it risks slowing the uptake of EVs in Australia’s most successful market.
Suzuki confirms first fully electric vehicle to arrive in Australia next year

Suzuki confirms first fully electric vehicle to arrive in Australia next year

Suzuki confirmed on Wednesday that its first fully electric vehicle (EV), the e Vitara, would be making its way to Australia in the first quarter of 2026.
Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks

Mercedes-Benz uses “reworked” EV batteries for electric trucks

Mercedes-Benz introduces reworked high-voltage EV battery for use in the first-generation Mercedes-Benz eActros 300/400 and the Mercedes-Benz eEconic.