Vehicles

Segway-Ninebot are well known as a leader in micro-mobility solutions and regular readers of techAU will have seen reviews of their electric scooters. The company is now expanding its lineup to include a new e-Motorbike range with three models coming to Australia. The Segway-Ninebot e-Motorbike range consists of the flagship E300SE, the E125S and the E110S.This range will bring to the Australian commuter a high-quality, high-tech and eco-friendly solution...

DJI has just announced that they're venturing far beyond drones, cameras and mcirophones to go all out adventure sports with the announcement of an Electric Mountain Bike. DJI's new Avinox Drive System is a groundbreaking e-bike drive system poised to redefine the electric mountain bike (eMTB) experience. The Avinox system, making its debut at Eurobike 2024, is another milestone of DJI's renowned technological advancement, offering riders...

Mark your calendars for 22 August, 7:30 AM - 3:30 PM because it's time for E-Day, a dedicated event for electric car enthusiasts! If you're passionate about electric vehicles (EVs) and love the thrill of the track, this is the perfect event for you. Here's everything you need to know about this electrifying day. Event Overview E-Day is exclusively designed for electric cars, bringing together a maximum...

Tesla's latest software update is build 2024.15.5 which contains their autonomous efforts in Full Self Driving (Supervision) version 12.4.1. This release may only be an incremental build number of 12.3.x, but features a significant change to how the system works. In FSD 12.4.1, Tesla changes the way they monitor the driver's attentiveness from measuring torque input to the wheel, to using computer vision AI...

Hyundai has introduced the new 2025 KONA Electric, now featuring an N Line styling package. The N Line package is offered for each of the two variants – teamed exclusively with the 150kW motor and extended range 64.8kWh battery – and brings performance-inspired exterior and interior styling upgrades. These include aggressive N Line front and rear bumpers, unique N Line 19-inch alloy wheels, and a sporty...

Ford Australia has just announced they are slashing prices on the Ford Mustang Mach-E. There's no secret that the Mach-E is struggling internationally, and those challenges extend to Australia. According to VFACTS have sold just 223 units this year and only 42 in April 2024. In the same timeframe, the market leader Tesla's Model Y has sold 8,000 units and 1,166 in the month...

Queensland Fire and Emergency Services (QFES) are moving towards electric vehicles and have taken the delivery of their first EV. In a landmark move for emergency services and sustainable transport in Australia, Volvo Trucks has delivered the first Volvo 6x4 FMX Heavy Duty Electric Prime Mover (FMX Electric). The milestone was celebrated at the Volvo’s Wacol factory, attended by special guests: QFES Commissioner, Steve Smith...

Kia has confirmed their smaller electric SUV, the EV3 is headed to Australia in 2025. Kia's mid-sized electric SUV the EV5 is due later this year and the large electric SUV, the EV9 was released last year. Kia has revealed the full details of the new Kia EV3, the company’s dedicated compact EV SUV. With its combination of bold design, innovative technology, and groundbreaking...