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The world's biggest all electric ferry -being built in Australia - will conduct its first ocean trials next month before being shipped to South America atop another vessel at the end of this year.
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Smart cuts prices on existing EVs as it gets ready for launch of #5 electric SUV
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New study of more than 500,000 used EVs shows battery health is doing much better than most people think
3+ day, 18+ 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…...
Polestar Australia confirms it has cut prices for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, to match new electric SUV
4+ day, 16+ hour ago (426+ words) Swedish electric carmaker Polestar has confirmed updated pricing for the 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, aligning its price with the recently launched Polestar 4 electric SUV. Effective immediately, both the Polestar 4 coupé and SUV are now priced from $73,900 for the rear-motor variant, and $81,750 for…...
Logistics giant backs plans for state's first electric freight network, possibly with Chinese trucks and battery swaps
4+ day, 15+ hour ago (431+ words) Perth-based logistics giant Centurion is backing plans to build the first electric heavy freight charging network in Western Australia, which would comprise an initial three 12-bay charging networks between Perth and Bunbury to the south. The freight network is the…...
Dealerships, mechanics and repair shops offered rebates for EV chargers and electric vehicle tools
5+ day, 7+ 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....
Fortescue’s first 150-tonne electric water truck sets sail for Australia and real zero target
6+ day, 7+ 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…...
"Greenwashing stunt:" Plug-in hybrids emit six times more than claimed, and are getting worse, study finds
6+ day, 8+ hour 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…...
EVs outsell petrol and diesel cars in Australia | The Driven Podcast
6+ day, 9+ hour ago (126+ words) thedriven.io EVs outsell petrol and diesel cars in Australia | The Driven Podcast Electric cars have hit a new milestone in Australia, accounting for 24.9 per cent of new vehicle sales in August and outselling petrol-only and diesel vehicles individually. Plus,…...