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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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thedriven.io > 09/14/2026 > australian-insurer-to-recognise-teslas-full-self-driving-technology-in-calculating-premiums-only-second-in-world-to-do-so

Australian insurer to recognise Tesla’s Full Self-Driving technology in calculating premiums, only second in world to do so

3+ hour, 26+ min ago   (719+ words) Monday, September 14, 2026 The local Australian subsidiary of insurance giant Zurich Insurance announced on Monday that it would include Tesla’s self-driving technology as a rating factor in calculating premiums, a first for Australia’s insurance industry and only the second instance of…...

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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 > 09/08/2026 > 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 > 08/29/2026 > tesla-provides-fsd-lite-update-for-older-hardware-cars-in-australia-and-new-zealand

Tesla provides FSD Lite update for older hardware cars in Australia and New Zealand

2+ week, 1+ day ago   (357+ words) Tesla started rolling out the highly anticipated lighter version of full self-driving (FSD) supervised, called v14 Lite, in Australia, just a couple of months after it was rolled out in the US, and then in South Korea. The update is designed…...

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thedriven.io > 08/25/2026 > kia-ev4-earth-review-612km-range-and-a-strong-case-for-the-humble-electric-sedan

Kia EV4 Earth review: 612km range and a strong case for the humble electric sedan

2+ week, 6+ day ago   (1779+ words) The Australian electric car market has become increasingly crowded, but there is one type of vehicle that remains surprisingly uncommon: the humble sedan. Kia is hoping there are still plenty of buyers who would rather sit lower to the ground…...

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thedriven.io > 08/10/2026 > video-subaru-calls-the-uncharted-a-sport-electric-vehicle-is-it

Video: Subaru calls the Uncharted a sport electric vehicle. Is it?

1+ mon, 4+ day ago   (146+ words) Monday, August 10, 2026 Subaru says the all-new Uncharted isn’t just another electric SUV – it’s a Sport Electric Vehicle. That’s a bold claim in one of Australia’s most competitive EV segments. With 252kW from a dual-motor all-wheel-drive system, a 74.7kWh battery and up to…...

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thedriven.io > 08/08/2026 > new-larger-byd-premium-seal-07-electric-sedan-spotted-in-filings-ahead-of-launch

New larger BYD premium Seal 07 electric sedan spotted in filings ahead of launch

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (286+ words) Saturday, August 8, 2026 BYD appears to be on the verge of releasing a range of new and updated models, with an new version of the Seal EV spotted in regulatory filings that reveal fresh design and key specs. According to the…...

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thedriven.io > 08/08/2026 > smart-makes-electric-return-with-small-2-city-car

Smart makes electric return with small #2 city car

1+ mon, 6+ day ago   (409+ words) Saturday, August 8, 2026 In 2024, Smart, a joint venture between Mercedes-Benz and China’s Geely Holdings, launched two EVs in the Australian market, which were a lot bigger than the small city car the brand was once known for. Now, the brand has…...

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Subaru Trailseeker

6+ mon, 3+ week ago   (126+ words) Subaru has confirmed the Trailseeker will be joining the existing Solterra in its local EV lineup towards the middle of 2026. The Trailseeker is larger than the Solterra, measuring roughly 150 mm longer with more passenger and cargo space available. It comes…...

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thedriven.io > 07/18/2026 > new-chinese-ev-brand-owned-by-tech-and-battery-giants-gets-ready-to-launch-electric-suv-in-australia

New Chinese EV brand owned by tech and battery giants gets ready to launch electric SUV in Australia

1+ mon, 3+ week ago   (412+ words) A new EV brand has been spotted testing in Australia, hinting at its imminent arrival in the local market with a sleek electric SUV as its first offering. A picture of what is believed to be an Avatr 07 SUV in…...