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The Driven IO
thedriven.io > 09/14/2026 > teslas-new-cybercab-robo-taxi-lands-in-australia-spotted-under-wraps

Tesla's new Cybercab robo-taxi lands in Australia, spotted under wraps

5+ hour, 54+ min ago   (294+ words) Monday, September 14, 2026 Tesla’s two-seater Robotaxi, the Cybercab, with no steering wheel or pedals, is about to make its first appearance in Australia after one was spotted – under cover – at the company’s Alexandria showroom in Sydney. Tesla first revealed the Cybercab…...

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thedriven.io > 09/12/2026 > mg-makes-2000-cash-back-offer-on-its-cheapest-and-best-selling-ev

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

1+ day, 19+ hour ago   (90+ words) MG4 Urban, the brand's cheapest and best selling EV, sees $2,000 cashback, bringing driveaway price down to just $29,990....

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thedriven.io > 09/12/2026 > smart-cuts-prices-on-existing-evs-as-it-gets-ready-for-launch-of-5-electric-suv

Smart cuts prices on existing EVs as it gets ready for launch of #5 electric SUV

1+ day, 20+ hour ago   (31+ words) Smart cuts prices on its #1 and #3 SUVs, less than 2 years after launching, now starting at under $50,000, as it prepares to launch the bigger #5 electric SUV....

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thedriven.io > 09/11/2026 > new-study-of-more-than-500000-used-evs-shows-battery-health-is-doing-much-better-than-most-people-think

New study of more than 500,000 used EVs shows battery health is doing much better than most people think

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (570+ words) Friday, September 11, 2026 A new study by an Austrian battery health testing company, which has done over 500,000 independent battery health tests globally, including Australia, reveals that EV batteries are holding up longer than some thought. Aviloo, which runs battery testing kits…...

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thedriven.io > 09/09/2026 > dealerships-mechanics-and-repair-shops-offered-rebates-for-ev-chargers-and-electric-vehicle-tools

Dealerships, mechanics and repair shops offered rebates for EV chargers and electric vehicle tools

4+ day, 23+ hour ago   (579+ words) Wednesday, September 9, 2026 The federal government has announced a new round of rebates to help install electric vehicle (EV) chargers at car dealerships, repairers, and mechanics, part of an ongoing effort to make it easier for Australians to switch to EVs....

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thedriven.io > 09/09/2026 > ford-prices-new-fully-electric-van-priced-at-50000-driveway-and-an-overwhelming-total-cost-advantage-over-ice

Ford prices new fully electric van at $50,000 driveway - and an overwhelming total cost advantage over ICE

5+ day, 12+ hour ago   (636+ words) Wednesday, September 9, 2026 Ford Australia has just announced an addition to their Australian battery-electric van range, and it promises to be a game-changer with a low price and a massive total cost of ownership advantage. The E-Transit City, as it is…...

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thedriven.io > 09/08/2026 > fortescues-first-150-tonne-electric-water-truck-sets-sail-for-australia-and-real-zero-target

Fortescue’s first 150-tonne electric water truck sets sail for Australia and real zero target

5+ day, 23+ hour ago   (167+ words) Tuesday, September 8, 2026 A new 150-tonne battery electric water truck – one of the first big pieces of mining equipment leading the mining giant’s surge towards “real zero” emissions – has just left China and is en route to Western Australia and the…...

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thedriven.io > 09/08/2026 > greenwashing-stunt-plug-in-hybrids-emit-six-times-more-than-claimed-and-are-getting-worse-study-finds

"Greenwashing stunt:" Plug-in hybrids emit six times more than claimed, and are getting worse, study finds

6+ day, 3+ min ago   (556+ words) Tuesday, September 8, 2026 A new analysis of European vehicle emissions data has revealed that carbon dioxide emissions from plug-in hybrid (PHEV) cars are six times higher, on average, than official tests suggest. The research group Transport & Environment (T&E) looked at emissions…...

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thedriven.io > 09/05/2026 > the-market-for-used-evs-is-booming-here-are-some-options-for-near-new-electric-cars-in-the-20k-to-30k-range

The market for used EVs is booming: Here are some options for near-new electric cars in the $20k to 30k range

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (707+ words) Saturday, September 5, 2026 As mentioned in the recent article on the general second-hand BEV market in Australia, the number of possible models to select from has massively expanded in the last few years. If you’re looking at a 4-year-old BEV, there are…...

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thedriven.io > 09/03/2026 > mitsubishi-unveils-refrigeration-units-for-battery-electric-trucks

Mitsubishi unveils refrigeration units for battery electric trucks

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (403+ words) Thursday, September 3, 2026 An offshoot of Japanese industrial giant Mitsubishi has unveiled a new lineup of electrically powered transport refrigeration units developed specifically for electric trucks. Refrigeration units are not necessarily the sexiest of electrification news stories, but they are a…...