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The BBC is reporting that the UK is bringing forward an important deadline. The sale of new petrol, diesel or hybrid vehicles will be now banned in 2035, a full 5 years earlier than first planned. This shows a commitment by the UK to electric vehicles which are so...
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It looks like New South Wales Government are about to announce a new package to help get Electric Vehicle sales moving in the state. While a number of EVs are now on the market, the numbers sold, still account for a small percentage of the overall vehicle market. With...
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Tritium is quickly becoming one of Australia’s great Australia success stories, with a new expansion of their EV chargers into Japan. As a world leader in DC fast charging technology, Tritium have announced their entry into the Japanese market at Automotive World Japan. Japan, like many countries across the...
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Electric Vehicle charging network Evie have announced pricing plans for 2020. After celebrating the launch of their first site at Coochin Creek (QLD), charging had been free, not unsimilar to what we’ve seen with new Chargefox sites. The free charging is initially offered as a way to encourage the...
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Over the Christmas holiday period, many new Tesla owners used the time off work to take to the roads and enjoy their car. Since getting my Model 3 back in September, I’ve already clocked up more than 6,000km, but that didn’t stop me heading to the Great Ocean Road...
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Chinese-based electric car company NIO has just announced it’s 3rd vehicle, the EC6. Following on from the ES6 and the ES8, the NIO EC6 moves past the more conventional body design, to a sleek and sexy design that should be attractive to many. The car features some, let’s say,...
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For time travelling, drifting is where it’s at. A couple of engineers at Stanford with way too much time on their hands built a 1 kilometer-long course, designed to test their code on MARTY. MARTY is the name for the DeLorean used in the test, which is obviously a...
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At the Australian launch of the gorgeous Ferrari SF90 Stradale, I had the opportunity to interview the interim CEO of Ferrari Australia, Dieter Knechtel. On the permanent replacement for the CEO position, I learnt that Ferrari has recruited someone from inside the company, however, are not yet ready to...
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Ferrari have officially unveiled their latest creation in Australia. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale represents a new chapter in it’s history with it’s first series-production Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) that leverages the companies efforts in Formula 1. Last night, Ferrari Australasia held a media launch in the afternoon,...
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Back in March, we brought you the news that IKEA was getting serious about powering their business using renewable energy. IKEA has taken delivery of one of their new fully electric delivery trucks. This Hino 917 is a fairly capable truck, but converting it to an EV makes it...
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Plus.ai is a Silicon Valley startup that’s just 3 years old. Their technology has just enabled a fully loaded semi-truck to drive from one side of the US to the other. Known as the coast-to-coast run, it typically takes at least 4 days, but Plus.ai’s self-driving truck managed it...
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Today one of Australia’s oldest car brands (Holden) pulled the pin on one of the longest running nameplates (Commodore) in a dramatic sign that times are changing. In it’s announcement post, Holden detailed the shift in sales between market segments, highlighting that the large passenger car segment declined by...
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This is massive. Holden just killed the Commodore. After ending Australian production of RWD models, Holden took the bold gamble to move production off shore and make the Commodore FWD (and later AWD). This did not go well. Holden have just announced they will end production of the Holden...
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Electric Vehicles are coming to take over every type of transport and while Elon Musk won’t touch Electric Motorbikes, that isn’t stopping others from venturing there. FAB9 is a new public makerspace in Footscray that’s playing host to the development of a Australia’s first electric motorcycle. This continues the discussion about which...
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If you park in an EV charging spot when your car isn’t electric, then you’re an asshole. There are plenty of signs to let you know that these parks are reserved for those with EVs, but we continually see people who disregard these signs and park there anywhere. The...
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EV Charging network Chargefox are celebrating a milestone of having more than 1,100 plugs across their network. Australian Electric Vehicle owners now have a chance to win one of 3 prize packs. Each Chargefox prize pack includes 3 months of free charging at any of their network of chargers...
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Chargefox’s EV charging network already has a number of locations in Victoria and Queensland and today, they announced an expansion into New South Wales. The sixth ultra-rapid charging station is located in Sydney at Zetland’s East Village Shopping Centre. Locating the chargers in Sydney makes plenty of sense, given...
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Hackers exploit security vulnerabilities in new automobile connectivity technology. Learn about this threat and how to stay safe in this guide. The automotive industry is transforming. Manufacturers shift their focus to modern software features. They also embrace the advantages of connectivity and 5G implementation. These technologies revolutionize automobiles as...
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If you buy the new Mercedes-Benz EQC, you’ll get 5 years free charging in Australia, on the Chargefox network. The Merc EQC comes with a range of around 430kms, but when its time to charge, you’ll have access to ultra-rapid charging at any of the growing list of Chargefox...
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When Elon Musk was done on stage, he invited attendees to take rides in the Cybertruck. Naturally, most of these attendees had cameras and captured their experiences, being some of the first in the world to take a ride, years ahead of many others. The prototype vehicles showcase some...
The BBC is reporting that the UK is bringing forward an important deadline. The sale of new petrol, diesel or hybrid vehicles will be now banned in 2035, a full 5 years earlier than first planned. This shows a commitment by the UK to electric vehicles which are so...
It looks like New South Wales Government are about to announce a new package to help get Electric Vehicle sales moving in the state. While a number of EVs are now on the market, the numbers sold, still account for a small percentage of the overall vehicle market. With...
Tritium is quickly becoming one of Australia’s great Australia success stories, with a new expansion of their EV chargers into Japan. As a world leader in DC fast charging technology, Tritium have announced their entry into the Japanese market at Automotive World Japan. Japan, like many countries across the...
Electric Vehicle charging network Evie have announced pricing plans for 2020. After celebrating the launch of their first site at Coochin Creek (QLD), charging had been free, not unsimilar to what we’ve seen with new Chargefox sites. The free charging is initially offered as a way to encourage the...
Over the Christmas holiday period, many new Tesla owners used the time off work to take to the roads and enjoy their car. Since getting my Model 3 back in September, I’ve already clocked up more than 6,000km, but that didn’t stop me heading to the Great Ocean Road...
Chinese-based electric car company NIO has just announced it’s 3rd vehicle, the EC6. Following on from the ES6 and the ES8, the NIO EC6 moves past the more conventional body design, to a sleek and sexy design that should be attractive to many. The car features some, let’s say,...
For time travelling, drifting is where it’s at. A couple of engineers at Stanford with way too much time on their hands built a 1 kilometer-long course, designed to test their code on MARTY. MARTY is the name for the DeLorean used in the test, which is obviously a...
At the Australian launch of the gorgeous Ferrari SF90 Stradale, I had the opportunity to interview the interim CEO of Ferrari Australia, Dieter Knechtel. On the permanent replacement for the CEO position, I learnt that Ferrari has recruited someone from inside the company, however, are not yet ready to...
Ferrari have officially unveiled their latest creation in Australia. The Ferrari SF90 Stradale represents a new chapter in it’s history with it’s first series-production Plug-in Hybrid Electric Vehicle (PHEV) that leverages the companies efforts in Formula 1. Last night, Ferrari Australasia held a media launch in the afternoon,...
Back in March, we brought you the news that IKEA was getting serious about powering their business using renewable energy. IKEA has taken delivery of one of their new fully electric delivery trucks. This Hino 917 is a fairly capable truck, but converting it to an EV makes it...
Plus.ai is a Silicon Valley startup that’s just 3 years old. Their technology has just enabled a fully loaded semi-truck to drive from one side of the US to the other. Known as the coast-to-coast run, it typically takes at least 4 days, but Plus.ai’s self-driving truck managed it...
Today one of Australia’s oldest car brands (Holden) pulled the pin on one of the longest running nameplates (Commodore) in a dramatic sign that times are changing. In it’s announcement post, Holden detailed the shift in sales between market segments, highlighting that the large passenger car segment declined by...
This is massive. Holden just killed the Commodore. After ending Australian production of RWD models, Holden took the bold gamble to move production off shore and make the Commodore FWD (and later AWD). This did not go well. Holden have just announced they will end production of the Holden...
Electric Vehicles are coming to take over every type of transport and while Elon Musk won’t touch Electric Motorbikes, that isn’t stopping others from venturing there. FAB9 is a new public makerspace in Footscray that’s playing host to the development of a Australia’s first electric motorcycle. This continues the discussion about which...
If you park in an EV charging spot when your car isn’t electric, then you’re an asshole. There are plenty of signs to let you know that these parks are reserved for those with EVs, but we continually see people who disregard these signs and park there anywhere. The...
EV Charging network Chargefox are celebrating a milestone of having more than 1,100 plugs across their network. Australian Electric Vehicle owners now have a chance to win one of 3 prize packs. Each Chargefox prize pack includes 3 months of free charging at any of their network of chargers...
Chargefox’s EV charging network already has a number of locations in Victoria and Queensland and today, they announced an expansion into New South Wales. The sixth ultra-rapid charging station is located in Sydney at Zetland’s East Village Shopping Centre. Locating the chargers in Sydney makes plenty of sense, given...
Hackers exploit security vulnerabilities in new automobile connectivity technology. Learn about this threat and how to stay safe in this guide. The automotive industry is transforming. Manufacturers shift their focus to modern software features. They also embrace the advantages of connectivity and 5G implementation. These technologies revolutionize automobiles as...
If you buy the new Mercedes-Benz EQC, you’ll get 5 years free charging in Australia, on the Chargefox network. The Merc EQC comes with a range of around 430kms, but when its time to charge, you’ll have access to ultra-rapid charging at any of the growing list of Chargefox...
When Elon Musk was done on stage, he invited attendees to take rides in the Cybertruck. Naturally, most of these attendees had cameras and captured their experiences, being some of the first in the world to take a ride, years ahead of many others. The prototype vehicles showcase some...
