BYD has undercut its key rivals in the growing plug-in hybrid SUV segment, confirming the new Sealion 5 will arrive as Australia’s cheapest PHEV. Priced from $33,990 before on-road costs, the BYD Sealion 5 …
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Driving The Future
Ionic Mineral discovers a major trove of rare earth and critical minerals in Utah
by Editorby EditorIonic Mineral Technologies has discovered a major high-grade deposit of rare earth minerals and critical technology metals at its fully-permitted Silicon Ridge project in Utah. The trove could prove to be a domestic source …
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Renault Twingo available to order from €21,090 – Ev Authority.com
by Editorby EditorAt this price, the Twingo E-Tech Electric in the ‘Techno’ trim will be available to R-Pass customers in Germany, Belgium, Spain, France, Italy, and the Netherlands from 16 December. Orders for the Twingo E-Tech …
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Velotric Christmas Sale drops Summit 1 e-bike bundle back at $1,799 low, Heybike dual-battery Hauler e-bike at new $999 low, more
by Editorby EditorHeadlining our Tuesday Green Deals this week is Velotric’s Christmas Gift Season Sale that is not only taking up to $400 off a select number of its e-bikes, but is also offering a FREE …
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Tesla Ordered To Rename Autopilot Or Face Sales Suspension In California
by Editorby Editor[ad_1] A California judge has issued a proposed decision on whether or not Tesla misled consumers about the capabilities of Autopilot. The judge’s decision is sealed until next week, but regulators are wasting no …
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GWM unveils Ora 5 EV for around $20,000, could be headed to Australia
by Editorby EditorChinese automotive giant GWM has unveiled a new EV, the Ora 5 pure electric SUV with a starting price in its local market of 91,800 Yuan, which would convert to around $A20,000. Ora, which …
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Latest EV News
China grants first approvals for highly automated Level 3 driving – Ev Authority.com
by Editorby EditorThe approvals specifically relate to the Deepal SL03 from the Changan Group and the Arcfox Alpha S from the BAIC Group. The Ministry of Industry and Information Technology (MIIT) has granted regulatory clearance for …
Aren’t Smarts meant to be small? Plug-in hybrid Smart #6 sedan sizes up BMW 5 Series and Benz E-Class – Ev Authority
The Smart brand has pulled the drapes off its first-ever sedan in China with the launch of its all-new 2026 Smart 6 PHEV. It has been created to rival large premium sedans like the …
Panasonic Energy has signed an agreement with Zoox, the Amazon-owned autonomous ride-hailing company, to supply cylindrical lithium-ion batteries to power Zoox’s robotaxi fleet. Under the multi-year-agreement, Panasonic Energy will deliver its latest 2170 batteries …
Another sub-$30K EV? Geely EX2 to take on BYD Atto 1 and MG4 from 2026 at budget end of the EV market – Ev Authority
The Geely EX2 is heading to Australia in 2026 as yet another entrant at the affordable end of the EV market, with pricing likely to sneak below $30,000. The diminutive all-electric hatchback will provide …