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Electric air taxi hopeful wants to be in the sky in time for Brisbane Olympics

US-based Wisk Aero signs MoU with the federal aviation services operator to work out how to introduce uncrewed electric air taxis to Australian airspace in time for Brisbane Olympics.

2 min

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Tesla Cybertruck becomes third best-selling EV in US, overtaking Ford, GM and others

Tesla's Cybertruck has become the third best-selling EV in the US, defying those in industry that never thought it would ever make it onto the road.

4 min

“Is that it?” Musk’s Robo-show leaves even the tech-bro hopefuls nonplussed

Investors and tech-bro enthusiasts were waiting for big things from Elon Musk's robo-show last week, but were left disappointed by a complete lack of detail. "Is that it?" asked one leading analyst.

2 min

CSIRO and network operator to partner on new vehicle-to-grid trial to power regional homes

Essential Energy and CSIRO are to partner on yet another vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology trial, this time focused on how to integrate into home energy management systems in regional areas.

6 min

BYD’s first ute, the Shark 6, offers Seal-like Comfort with Ranger-like utility

BYD's first ute - a plug in hybrid with up to 100 kms of electric range, has received 10,000 expressions of interests. It's got vehicle to load, a rugged exterior, and some real power.

2 min

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Major car maker announces price parity for electric and hybrid versions of new SUV

British car company Vauxhall has revealed that its new Frontera compact SUV will go on sale in the UK at £23,495, for both the electric and petrol hybrid model.

4 min

First electric truck to do lap around Australia completes journey after heatwaves and headwinds

After overcoming heatwaves, headwinds and dodgy EV chargers, the first electric truck to do a lap of Australia has completed its journey - at half the fuel cost of a diesel equivalent.

4 min

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Electric car sales have slumped. Misinformation is one of the reasons

Battery electric vehicle sales in Australia have flattened in recent months partly due to governments axing incentives, concerns about safety and depreciation, and misinformation.

2 min

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MG S5, MG’s next electric SUV, spotted testing in Australia

After the success of MG4 electric hatch, a new SUV model is spotted being evaluated for Australia.

3 min

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Kia reveals pricing of new EV5, pitched below Tesla Model Y

Kia's new mass-market EV lands in Australia in the form of EV5 priced below the best-selling Model Y.