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WEBAug 14, 2024 · Canada slaps 100 pct tariff on Chinese-made EVs, including BYD and Tesla. The Driven is Australia’s most-read electric vehicle news site, covering the latest EV stories both in Australia and overseas.
Zeekr launches Australian-bound 7X electric SUV with super fast …
WEB1 day ago · The new Zeekr 7X’s LFP battery pack has been developed by Zeekr engineers in-house and has the world’s fastest charging capabilities, charging from 10-80% in just 10 minutes. That’s thanks to the 800 Volt electrical system architecture. This is nearly twice as fast as some of the other fast-charging SUVs in the Australian market today.
I drove 6,000 miles across the US in an EV. Here's what I learned
WEBBut thanks to a discount for VW owners at Electrify America charging sites, I actually spent only about $300 for 6,000 miles of travel. The same trip in an internal combustion engine SUV getting 30 mpg at fuel costs of $4 per gallon might have cost about $800. For this trip, driving an EV proved less expensive than driving a gas-fueled vehicle.
EV News Australia and around the world | The Driven
WEB5 days ago · 5839 posts. The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia. Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally. As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs. More importantly, read about topics like policy, charging ...
BYD promises 1,000km range in new EV platform and "Ocean-X" concept
WEBSep 15, 2021 · BYD says the new platform 3.0 will enable range of more than 1,000-kilometres through a new electric powertrain and a 20 per cent increase in the thermal efficiency of the batteries. It will boast acceleration of 0-100km/h in only 2.9 seconds. The new e-platform integrates drive, braking, and steering system …
VW rolls out bi-directional V2H charging to turn its EVs into …
WEBDec 11, 2023 · The company plans to offer bidirectional charging in all new models with a minimum 77kWh battery, and is already rolling out a trial at a Swedish farm that is being transformed into a sustainable housing development. Many car makers offer a basic vehicle to load facility from their EVs by offering a simply power point in the car that can power ...
EV forecasts slashed as new vehicle standards allow car makers …
WEB5 days ago · Forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles in Australia have been slashed dramatically – and the impact of the federal government’s signature vehicle emission standards, which allows car makers room to push hybrid options, have been blamed – to the delight of the big Japanese car makers. The latest 10-year outlook by the Australian ...
EV Explainers Archives | The Driven
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Here are some tips. I have just hit 2 years and 65,000km of EV ownership. Here are my top 20 insights. Range, charging, insurance, vehicle to home, petrol emissions, tires, safety and acceleration - some of my main insights from two years of …
The Driven Podcast: Let's electrify everything, starting with cars
WEBFeb 18, 2022 · Supplied. Saul Griffith says Australia should lead world on electrifying everything, starting with cars and households. He plans to turn his old Monaro into an EV too. You can find previous episodes of The Driven here, or on your favourite podcast platform. JET Charge is a proud sponsor of The Driven Podcast.
Electric Transport Archives | The Driven
WEBJul 29, 2024 · Solar bus shelters deliver clean power for electric transport. July 16, 2024. No comments. Joshua S. Hill. Iberdrola has completed the installation of two solar bus shelters, each spanning over 65 metres in length and with a combined capacity of 65kW. Electric Transport. Hydrogen Fuel Cell.