EVs can help power the electricity grid
EVs can use vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology to provide power to the electricity grid during a power blackout.
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Riddara RD6 electric ute likely soon for Australia/New Zealand
Geely Holding Group has confirmed a battery electric vehicle (BEV) dual cab ute for Thailand, indicating an announcement for Australia and New Zealand may be imminent The 2024 Geely Radar RD6 (the Riddara RD6 in markets outside China) will be in Thailand’s right-hand drive market in November this year, the group says.
Queensland EV battery plant ready by August
The Gold Coast’s eLumina A$20 million EV battery manufacturing facility is expected to be operational by August this year.
Skoda Elroq marks start of new BEV campaign
The Skoda Elroq built on the Volkswagen Group’s modular electrification toolkit (MEB) will come with four powertrain variants- the Elroq 50, 60, 85 and 85x. These models vary in battery capacity and corresponding power output, ranging from 125kW to 220kW.
Electrification in July Australian Clean Energy Summit
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 Inster EV unveiled
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.
Sparc Hydrogen pilot plant a step closer
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).
Loopit’s funding round to fuel US expansion
Australian mobility software provider Loopit has successfully closed a $3.95 million pre-Series A funding round for its expansion across the US market.
Batteries on wheels
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.
NSW Budget boosts EV infrastructure
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.
