Renewable electricity is a big part of the Australian Clean Energy Summit (ACES) in Sydney on July 16 and 17. The Clean Energy Council is hosting the event – which includes electric mobility – at the ICC Sydney. Click here for more information, including the program.
Hyundai Motor has revealed its electric Inster, a new A-segment subcompact urban EV with up to 355km (WLTP) of targeted driving range. A 42kWh battery is standard, the Inster also available in a Long-Range model (355km projected range) with a 49kWh battery as an option.
The development of a first-of-its-kind pilot plant will demonstrate the potential of photocatalysis as a method to produce green hydrogen at commercial scale, including for use in hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs).
Australian mobility software provider Loopit has successfully closed a $3.95 million pre-Series A funding round for its expansion across the US market.
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) will provide A$3.2 million to Amber Electric (Amber) to trial battery electric vehicle (BEV) smart charging and provision of vehicle-to-grid (V2G) services with residential customers.
The Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) welcomes the substantial commitment to EVs’ future and the infrastructure required in the New South Wales (NSW) State Budget.
The Mini Aceman E (electric) and SE (sports electric) are priced from $55,990 and $60,990 respectively. Both are due in Q4 this year. The five-door crossover is just over four metres long and seats five people. Its technology suite offers the latest driving assistance and comforts.
Polestar is partnering with Surfers for Climate, providing a Polestar 2 EV to the Australian climate action charity working to educate, inspire, and mobilise surfers to care about climate change.
Monash University’s Climateworks Centre new modelling shows that Australia can bolster transport decarbonisation by expanding its approach to include a suite of solutions, calling for a shift in the way governments plan and fund transport in the face of modest EV uptake. “Developing a credible plan to reduce transport emissions requires a shift in the way governments at all levels plan and fund transport – putting emissions reductions at the heart,” says Climateworks Transport Program lead Helen Rowe.
Australian Ford Mustang Mach-E and E-Transit Manufacturer List Price (MLP) reductions have been made across the range. The Mustang Mach-E SUV will be reduced to $64,990 (Select), $79,990 (Premium), and $97,990 (GT)- a drop of $8000, $7000 and $7000 respectively, says Ford Australia.
