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BHP hits the brakes on electric trucks as it frets about charging times, but rival Fortescue says it’s missing the point

Many car buyers held back on EVs because they fretted about charging times, now Australia’s biggest miner is doing the same as it considers giant electric haul trucks.
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BYD adds its best selling EV to Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid trial

BYD adds its most popular EV to the country’s biggest vehicle-to-grid trial which aims to plug in 1,000 electric car owners.
MG announces $78,990 price for electric U9 ute, with 430 km range and 3.5 tonne towing

MG announces $78,990 price for electric U9 ute, with 430 km range and 3.5 tonne towing

MG has confirmed pricing for its first electric ute, which boasts 430 km of range, 3.5 tonne towing and a big 102.2 kWh battery.

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MG to debut new MGU9 electric ute in Australia, promising not to ruin the weekend

MG to debut new MGU9 electric ute in Australia, promising not to ruin the weekend

MG says its new MGU9 electric ute will have its global launch in Australia, and is designed for work and weekends, and it will tow your boat.
Made in Australia: World’s largest battery-electric ship completes trip from Tasmania factory to new home in South America

Made in Australia: World’s largest battery-electric ship completes trip from Tasmania factory to new home in South America

World’s largest battery-electric ship arrives at its South American destination, after being piggy-backed from Australia across the Pacific Ocean and around Cape Horn.
Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform

Mission efficiency: VW unveils ultra-efficient prototype EV with a “teardrop” shape, based on current electric platform

When it comes to producing cheaper, longer range EVs, the devil is in the detail. To do so you need to work on at least one of aerodynamics, weight and efficiency.
MG makes $2,000 cash-back offer on its cheapest and best-selling EV

MG makes $2,000 cash-back offer on its cheapest and best-selling EV

MG4 Urban, the brand’s cheapest and best selling EV, sees $2,000 cashback, bringing driveaway price down to just $29,990.
“We need more fast chargers”, scream people who don’t own an EV. But there are other options

“We need more fast chargers”, scream people who don’t own an EV. But there are other options

Street pole chargers and “gully” charging for inner-city homeowners are just some of the solutions that all levels of government in Australia will hopefully embrace.
Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?

Matching EV charging, solar and 3 phase supplies. How hard can it be?

What are the relevant differences between 1 and 3 phase home EV chargers when trying to maximise your charging off your home solar when you have a 3 phase power?
Audi slashes prices of Q6 e-tron as it relaunches A2 as a battery electric, and “most efficient” model it has ever built

Audi slashes prices of Q6 e-tron as it relaunches A2 as a battery electric, and “most efficient” model it has ever built

Audi slashes prices of updated e-tron range, as it unveils the A2 battery electric, with V2L and V2H, and the most efficient motor it has ever built.
Surge in electric car sales puts added strain on Australia’s stretched EV charging network

Surge in electric car sales puts added strain on Australia’s stretched EV charging network

Australia’s EV charging network is struggling to keep up with new car sales, a report has found, with an average of 24 electric cars for every public charger.