Europcar has secured nearly $5 million in funding from the Federal Government to launch its own electric vehicle (EV) charging network and incorporate almost 3100 battery-powered rental cars into its Australian fleet. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has greenlit a funding allocation of $4.76 million for Europcar’s Electric Rental Vehicle and Charging Infrastructure Rollout […]
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Kia’s much-anticipated dual-cab ute, the Tasman, is already known to be coming with both diesel and electric motors, but Kia has now confirmed two distinct fully electric utes: one for the global audience and another tailored for the US market. While we don’t know for sure, we suspect the second EV, most likely assembled in
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A deceptive Instagram Reel is making the rounds, supposedly showing an NRMA EV charging station being powered “24 hours a day, 7 days a week” by a diesel generator: But is this the truth? No, of course not. If you pay attention to the video, you will see solar panels on the roof the charging
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Volkswagen unveils the California Concept, a preview of the next-gen California camper, set for production in 2024. The Concept introduces a plug-in hybrid powertrain, connectivity features, and an evolved interior design. Volkswagen’s iconic California camper journey began in 1988 with the introduction of a revolutionary concept – a camper based on the Bus (T3) model.
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Kia, the South Korean automaker, has made significant strides towards introducing its first ute by filing a trademark application for the name “Tasman” in multiple countries. This move suggests that the Tasman nameplate could potentially be assigned to the forthcoming vehicle. While the application is still under review, it was submitted in April and seeks
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The 2024 GMC Hummer EV Pickup and SUV, known for their ultra-big looks and huge batteries, are now learning how to share. With the addition of a new, onboard 19.2-kWh Level 2 charger, the boxy off-roaders can now charge other EVs up to 6 kW, making it a more useful vehicle for drivers. This newly
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Kia Motors is leading the charge towards electric vehicle (EV) design revolution with its new three-row SUV, the EV9. As the automotive industry rushes to embrace electrification, Kia has laid down the gauntlet with its innovative design, promising technical details on power and range later this month. The EV9’s polygonal design features sharply-creased pumped fenders,
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Electric vehicles (EVs) have often been criticised for their limited range, especially when towing a trailer of considerable size. However, US-based start-up Lightship claims to have developed a solution to this problem with its L1 caravan. Founded by two ex-Tesla senior staffers, the L1 seeks to place little to no burden on the tow car
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MG has confirmed further details of its electric vehicle range for Australia, which includes two battery sizes. The MG4 electric vehicle will be available to Australian buyers in a 50.8kWh-usable battery or a longer-range 61.7kWh-usable battery, with the launch now set for the second half of 2023. The MG4 will rival the Hyundai Kona EV,
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Tesla has recently admitted that its “Full Self-Driving” technology is not the most advanced driver assistance system, as previously claimed. The admission was made after the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) issued a recall notice for 363,000 Tesla cars in the US, citing that the system presents an unreasonably high risk of a deadly
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