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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 > 09/12/2026 > 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, 21+ min 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 > 09/11/2026 > we-need-more-fast-chargers-scream-people-who-dont-own-an-ev-but-there-are-other-options

“We need more fast chargers”, scream people who don’t own an EV. But there are other options

2+ day, 8+ hour ago   (963+ words) Street pole chargers and "gully" charging for inner-city homeowners are just some of the solutions that all levels of government in Australia will hopefully embrace....

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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

2+ day, 14+ 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, 3+ 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

4+ day, 16+ 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 > 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

5+ day, 4+ 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…...

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thedriven.io > 09/06/2026 > popular-zeekr-7x-to-get-bigger-and-faster-charging-battery-with-more-than-500-km-of-range

Popular Zeekr 7X to get bigger and faster charging battery, with more than 500 km of range

1+ week, 8+ hour ago   (492+ words) Sunday, September 6, 2026 Chinese EV brand Zeekr, which recently celebrated its 10,000th delivery in Australia, has revealed that its very popular 7X electric SUV model is about to get a boost in range with a bigger, ultra-fast charging battery in the base model…...

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thedriven.io > 09/03/2026 > evs-set-new-sales-records-across-europe-in-august-reach-98-7-pct-of-new-car-deliveries-in-norway

EVs set new sales records across Europe in August, reach 98.7 pct of new car deliveries in Norway

1+ week, 3+ day ago   (327+ words) Thursday, September 3, 2026 The sale of electric vehicles (EVs) continues to accelerate across Europe, with record monthly sales numbers set in August in the ever-dominant Norway as well as emerging superstar Denmark, and a number of countries edging closer to 50 per…...

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thedriven.io > 09/01/2026 > kerbside-ev-chargers-must-be-treated-like-traffic-lights-to-smooth-electric-car-take-up-study-finds

Kerbside EV chargers must be treated like traffic lights to smooth electric car take-up, study finds

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (891+ words) Tuesday, September 1, 2026 Policymakers should decide the location and quantity of new kerbside electric vehicle charging sites much as they would traffic lights, tailoring them to needs determined by consulting local residents and councils, a leading energy researcher says. Bjorn Sturmberg,…...

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thedriven.io > 08/31/2026 > byd-reaches-new-milestone-opening-its-10000th-flash-charging-station

BYD reaches new milestone, opening its 10,000th Flash Charging station

1+ week, 6+ day ago   (543+ words) Monday, August 31, 2026 BYD, one of the fastest-growing car makers and one of the biggest battery manufacturers, earlier this year announced the release of its second-generation Blade battery, which, when charged with the company’s latest Flash Charging, achieves a 10% to 70% charge…...