Sydney ferry fleet to go fully electric, with first on the harbour in …
A new fleet of seven Parramatta River Class ferries is currently mid-way through construction in Tasmania, and have been built to allow the conversion to electric propulsion when shore-side charging infrastructure can be put in place.
BYD officially launches Seal 06 GT, electric hot-hatch with faster …
Oct 19, 2024 · Charging these packs will take 20 minutes from 30% state-of-charge (SOC) to 80%. Previously, the Sealion 07, BYD’s Tesla Model Y-sized EV, has been showcased to have charging speeds of 10-80% in just 25 minutes, so it’d be interesting to see if the Seal 06 GT gets closer to that, given it shares the same e-platform 3.0 Evo architecture.
Mercedes-Benz tests solar paint it says could deliver 20,000 kms …
Dec 4, 2024 · Mercedes-Benz solar coating compared to traditional solar modules. Image Credit: Mercedes-Benz. The minute solar modules would also boast a high efficiency of 20 per cent, meaning that an area of 11 square metres – which is equivalent to the surface of a mid-size SUV – would be capable of generating up to 12,000 kilometres a year in Stuttgart, Germany, 14,000 kms in Beijing and 20,000 kms ...
European EV battery hopes fade after Northvolt files for …
Nov 25, 2024 · Tom Johnstone, the interim chairman of the board, said the company is not giving up on its hopes to play a key role in the transition to electric vehicles. “Despite near-term challenges, this action to strengthen our capital structure will allow us to capture the continued market demand for vehicle electrification,” he said in a statement.
Tesla Cybertruck becomes third best-selling EV in US, overtaking …
The Tesla Cybertruck, a vehicle often described as that from the future, has become the third best-selling electric vehicle in the US in the latest quarter, outselling all other EVs apart from the company’s own Model 3 and Model Y.
Chinese electric truck claims charging record of 500 kWh in drive …
Oct 28, 2024 · Newly emerging Chinese electric truck maker Windrose has claimed an Australian record for a public fast charge of more than 500 kilowatt hours as it topped up its massive batteries on its flagship heavy electric truck on a drive from Melbourne to Sydney.
Apartment EV charging: Maybe not so hard, but it does need …
A common objection by apartment dwellers to the idea of buying an EV is the perceived difficulty to install home charging. As part of addressing this issue in an Australian context, the James Martin Institute for Public Policy (a joint NSW government/university venture for developing evidence-based public policy) has just released a report detailing the …
The new wave of Chinese electric cars: Here is what to expect in 2024
Source: cnevpost. Over in the UK, the smart #1 is priced from £35,950 which is similarly priced to the BYD Atto 3 which starts at £37,695. A pricing comparison shows that both of these cars are priced under the Tesla Model Y which starts at £44,990.
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Nio launches "Tesla Model Y killer" with Onvo L60 SUV, and …
Sep 20, 2024 · Nio, a leading Chinese EV brand, has launched its own “Tesla Model Y killer” in its local market. The new mid-sized electric SUV has been highly anticipated and will be under the company’s sub-brand, Onvo, with the model being called the L60.