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Hyundai advances in-wheel motor technology for electric vehicles
Hyundai unveils plans to commercialise in-wheel motor technology, that allows for better turning capabilities and improved vehicle efficiency.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 17, 2019

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An electric car with 650km range? Coming soon, says Tesla’s Musk
Tesla CEO Elon Musk says it won’t be long before his electric vehicle company will be making cars with nearly 650km of real driving range.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 13, 2019

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Rivian electric utes will share power to cure range anxiety
Electric ute and SUV startup Rivian plans to install charging infrastructure in remote locations, and its EVs will also be able to share electrons.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 11, 2019

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Can an electric vehicle tow a caravan?
We put Hyundai’s long-range electric Kona SUV to the test – and ask all the important questions – and find out?
Tom Hunt

Jun 11, 2019

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Newsflash: You can drive from Melbourne to Sydney in an electric car
It’s not just the Coalition who are confused about what EVs can and can’t do. Thankfully, actual Australian electric car drivers are here to clear things up.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 7, 2019

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Sydney Councils tap celebrity power for EV charging network launch
Some of Sydney’s iconic beach side locations are now host to on-street charging stations as part of an initative of three eastern-suburbs coucils.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 5, 2019

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Victoria Police add Tesla Model X to highway patrol fleet
Victoria Police unveils specially modified Tesla Model X SUV for state’s highway patrol, says fully electric cars the future for Australian road policing.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 4, 2019

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NZ battery module adds 45% more range to Nissan Leaf
NZ EV dealer and rental company Blue Cars develops new battery module for Nissan Leaf it says can extend the popular electric car’s range by up to 45%.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 4, 2019

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Queensland electric super highway will soon have 50+ EV chargers
Queensland is set to triple its electric car charging network from 17 charging sites to more than 50.
Bridie Schmidt

May 31, 2019

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Tesla Model 3 finally on sale in Australia – here’s what you need to know
The day has finally come: Tesla’s best-selling all-electric Model 3 sedan is available to order online in Australia. And the drive away price for the lowest cost version is…
Bridie Schmidt & Giles Parkinson

May 31, 2019

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More Australian drivers looking to hybrid vehicles, young looking to ride-share
Roy Morgan suggests drivers increasingly want to buy hybrid cars, but overall sales will fall as people look to electric and car-sharing options.
Bridie Schmidt

May 30, 2019

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BHP says half of global vehicle sales could be electric by 2030
BHP market analyst suggests electric vehicles could grab a share of more than 50% in the global market for new car sales by 2030.
Sophie Vorrath

May 28, 2019

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