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XPENG & Voltron (not the toy) just dropped Indonesia’s first 451 kW chargers – G6 Pro pulls 80 % in 12 min (Tesla's are still sipping coffee). Good news for Jakarta, but will Aussie roads see this “speed‑boat” too, though Aussies do love GOOD coffee.
February 5, 2026 at 4:00 AM
XPENG & Voltron (not the toy) just dropped Indonesia’s first 451 kW chargers – G6 Pro pulls 80 % in 12 min (Tesla's are still sipping coffee). Good news for Jakarta, but will Aussie roads see this “speed‑boat” too, though Aussies do love GOOD coffee.
Kia EV3 AWD coming to Oz? Dual-motor GT-Line variant (195kW/385Nm) is under consideration to boost the popular small EV SUV lineup, estimated ~530km WLTP range. Full GT (215kW) less likely, per Kia reps. More grip & power for Aussie roads
current version offer 600km.. decent.
current version offer 600km.. decent.
February 5, 2026 at 2:42 AM
Kia EV3 AWD coming to Oz? Dual-motor GT-Line variant (195kW/385Nm) is under consideration to boost the popular small EV SUV lineup, estimated ~530km WLTP range. Full GT (215kW) less likely, per Kia reps. More grip & power for Aussie roads
current version offer 600km.. decent.
current version offer 600km.. decent.
Already batteries are overtaking gas as a peak energy source, and we have far more capacity in the pipeline. #renewable #solar #Auspol.
wont be long before we don't need gas peaker plants at all!
is it any wonder fossil fuel companies are spending a fortune on disinformation and lobbying..
wont be long before we don't need gas peaker plants at all!
is it any wonder fossil fuel companies are spending a fortune on disinformation and lobbying..
February 5, 2026 at 2:29 AM
Already batteries are overtaking gas as a peak energy source, and we have far more capacity in the pipeline. #renewable #solar #Auspol.
wont be long before we don't need gas peaker plants at all!
is it any wonder fossil fuel companies are spending a fortune on disinformation and lobbying..
wont be long before we don't need gas peaker plants at all!
is it any wonder fossil fuel companies are spending a fortune on disinformation and lobbying..
Geely EX5 owners can expect a OTA this week, (feb 4-9) gives Android Auto in-car connectivity, wired, wireless support to enable broader in-vehicle integration.
Drive Setup one-touch activation, allowing drivers to set their preferred driving setting profile, with quick activation for every drive
Drive Setup one-touch activation, allowing drivers to set their preferred driving setting profile, with quick activation for every drive
February 4, 2026 at 11:33 PM
Geely EX5 owners can expect a OTA this week, (feb 4-9) gives Android Auto in-car connectivity, wired, wireless support to enable broader in-vehicle integration.
Drive Setup one-touch activation, allowing drivers to set their preferred driving setting profile, with quick activation for every drive
Drive Setup one-touch activation, allowing drivers to set their preferred driving setting profile, with quick activation for every drive
Tesla just hit a massive milestone: Dry electrode manufacturing now works at scale! eliminating solvents & huge drying ovens means lower costs, smaller factories, higher energy density (super-low binder), and longer battery life.This could drive down EV & energy storage prices significantly.
February 4, 2026 at 11:31 PM
Tesla just hit a massive milestone: Dry electrode manufacturing now works at scale! eliminating solvents & huge drying ovens means lower costs, smaller factories, higher energy density (super-low binder), and longer battery life.This could drive down EV & energy storage prices significantly.
not sure, i certainly don't miss being woken by them at 4 am when i was living in Sydney.
from a quick look, they were in trial phase..
6 yrs ago.
from a quick look, they were in trial phase..
6 yrs ago.
February 4, 2026 at 11:21 PM
not sure, i certainly don't miss being woken by them at 4 am when i was living in Sydney.
from a quick look, they were in trial phase..
6 yrs ago.
from a quick look, they were in trial phase..
6 yrs ago.
Big step for zero-emission public transport in Vic! Kinetic has opened the Preston bus depot in Melbourne featuring Victoria's first overhead gantry charging system. More space-efficient (25% better), safer for buses, and set to host 58 electric buses. Cleaner rides ahead!
Australia, Kinetic inaugurates Preston bus depot with Victoria’s first overhead gantry charging system - Sustainable Bus
Kinetic has officially opened its new purpose-built Preston bus depot in Melbourne, featuring the first overhead gantry-charged
www.sustainable-bus.com
February 4, 2026 at 10:58 PM
Big step for zero-emission public transport in Vic! Kinetic has opened the Preston bus depot in Melbourne featuring Victoria's first overhead gantry charging system. More space-efficient (25% better), safer for buses, and set to host 58 electric buses. Cleaner rides ahead!
exactly. if they then added more battery space after removing all the petrol crap, they might get a 500km or more range!
February 4, 2026 at 10:34 PM
exactly. if they then added more battery space after removing all the petrol crap, they might get a 500km or more range!
Big wins for Aussie EV fans: Smart has dropped the #1 Pro+ to $47,900 drive-away (was $54,900 + ORCs) and #3 Pro+ to $50,900, plus $3,500 plate bonus on both, total savings up to $13,500! These EV price wars mean we're the winners down under. anotehr nail in the Evs are unaffordable coffin. #ev
February 4, 2026 at 10:28 PM
Big wins for Aussie EV fans: Smart has dropped the #1 Pro+ to $47,900 drive-away (was $54,900 + ORCs) and #3 Pro+ to $50,900, plus $3,500 plate bonus on both, total savings up to $13,500! These EV price wars mean we're the winners down under. anotehr nail in the Evs are unaffordable coffin. #ev
Not an #EV, but a PHEV with a massive 300Km EV only range! so, when does a PHEV become an actual EV with a range extender? not only that, the LM (MG)LS9 Hyper is quite the land barge.
February 4, 2026 at 9:33 PM
Not an #EV, but a PHEV with a massive 300Km EV only range! so, when does a PHEV become an actual EV with a range extender? not only that, the LM (MG)LS9 Hyper is quite the land barge.
2026 Xpeng X9 coming to OZ, we might get the updated model, 110Kwh battery, 750Km range CLTC, 800V, and fast charge 450km in 10 min! no way your getting a car load of kids toileted and snacked up in that time on a long trip. (gives cybertruck render vibes before we all saw the actual truck)
February 4, 2026 at 9:24 PM
2026 Xpeng X9 coming to OZ, we might get the updated model, 110Kwh battery, 750Km range CLTC, 800V, and fast charge 450km in 10 min! no way your getting a car load of kids toileted and snacked up in that time on a long trip. (gives cybertruck render vibes before we all saw the actual truck)
Good Morning from Sydney Australia! How is the day going? what's this, news? oh...
February 4, 2026 at 8:19 PM
Good Morning from Sydney Australia! How is the day going? what's this, news? oh...
Reposted by Sydney EV
In January, across all of Norway, just 7 gasoline-only cars were sold. The country has transitioned to EVs in just a few short years.
Even after cutting EV incentives, Norway only sold 98 diesel cars in January
Norway cut EV incentives, resulting in a rush and record sales. That would usually cause a hangover, but EVs still took 94% share in January.
electrek.co
February 4, 2026 at 3:08 AM
In January, across all of Norway, just 7 gasoline-only cars were sold. The country has transitioned to EVs in just a few short years.
i guess if you want some private special hug time in a theatre, that would be the one to see. no one else there.
February 4, 2026 at 5:42 AM
i guess if you want some private special hug time in a theatre, that would be the one to see. no one else there.
Big W for WA renewables: Tonic Group's Binningup Solar Facility gets EPBC nod in under a month! 75MW solar + 55MW/440MWh (8-hour!) battery, plus 10 EV chargers on site – hello, Australia's first solar-powered 'EV servo' mates!
February 4, 2026 at 5:01 AM
Big W for WA renewables: Tonic Group's Binningup Solar Facility gets EPBC nod in under a month! 75MW solar + 55MW/440MWh (8-hour!) battery, plus 10 EV chargers on site – hello, Australia's first solar-powered 'EV servo' mates!
looks familiar? a Highland Copperhead? i had to wrangle one last weekend.
February 4, 2026 at 4:53 AM
looks familiar? a Highland Copperhead? i had to wrangle one last weekend.
i have seen a few at fast chargers, not many though, it is rare, i try to avoid getting annoyed, as they are at least, plugging in.. my only PHEV had no fast charge option, plugged it in every day. mayb they should just remove the fast charge part?
February 4, 2026 at 4:50 AM
i have seen a few at fast chargers, not many though, it is rare, i try to avoid getting annoyed, as they are at least, plugging in.. my only PHEV had no fast charge option, plugged it in every day. mayb they should just remove the fast charge part?
Australia proving doubters wrong: Grid-scale batteries have overtaken peaking gas output in VIC (2025), NSW & QLD grids, per Rystad Energy. Batteries aren't just supporting renewables,they're replacing gas for peak & reliability
reneweconomy.com.au/global-proof...
reneweconomy.com.au/global-proof...
"Global proof point:" Big batteries overtake peaking gas generators in Australia's biggest state grids
Australia emerges as "global proof point" of a major structural change in electricity grids around the world, with grid scale batteries overtaking peaking gas generation.
reneweconomy.com.au
February 4, 2026 at 3:34 AM
Australia proving doubters wrong: Grid-scale batteries have overtaken peaking gas output in VIC (2025), NSW & QLD grids, per Rystad Energy. Batteries aren't just supporting renewables,they're replacing gas for peak & reliability
reneweconomy.com.au/global-proof...
reneweconomy.com.au/global-proof...
According to FCAI Jan sales figures, overall car sales were the same as last year, (0.3% +) Petrol car sales fell 14%. highlighting the shift toward electrified vehicles. PHEV and EV. PHEVs saw a 175% increase in sales.
If only those PHEV buyers actually plugged them in, they might save some $
If only those PHEV buyers actually plugged them in, they might save some $
February 4, 2026 at 2:47 AM
According to FCAI Jan sales figures, overall car sales were the same as last year, (0.3% +) Petrol car sales fell 14%. highlighting the shift toward electrified vehicles. PHEV and EV. PHEVs saw a 175% increase in sales.
If only those PHEV buyers actually plugged them in, they might save some $
If only those PHEV buyers actually plugged them in, they might save some $
no matter the result, it will be undermined and so much bullshit spread that it will be the final nail in the coffin for any trust in the US democratic system. as intended.
February 4, 2026 at 2:41 AM
no matter the result, it will be undermined and so much bullshit spread that it will be the final nail in the coffin for any trust in the US democratic system. as intended.
not really vanity, its for efficiency.
February 4, 2026 at 1:57 AM
not really vanity, its for efficiency.
China's MIIT is mandating mechanical handles on BOTH interior & exterior doors with a decent grip space (min 6cm x 2cm x 2.5cm) so they work even if power fails in a crash or fire....in some cases car deformation prevents door opening no matter how hard you yank a handle...
February 4, 2026 at 1:15 AM
China's MIIT is mandating mechanical handles on BOTH interior & exterior doors with a decent grip space (min 6cm x 2cm x 2.5cm) so they work even if power fails in a crash or fire....in some cases car deformation prevents door opening no matter how hard you yank a handle...
guarantee not a single American in the files faces any repercussions.
February 4, 2026 at 1:02 AM
guarantee not a single American in the files faces any repercussions.
Will Australia get the @MercedesBenz CLA #EV with a claimed 790 km WLTP range? the CLA250+ 268Hp and 335 Nm torque,(792km)
and the CLA350 dual motor with 349hp and 515nm torque.
Will be launching in India in April.
and the CLA350 dual motor with 349hp and 515nm torque.
Will be launching in India in April.
February 4, 2026 at 12:48 AM
Will Australia get the @MercedesBenz CLA #EV with a claimed 790 km WLTP range? the CLA250+ 268Hp and 335 Nm torque,(792km)
and the CLA350 dual motor with 349hp and 515nm torque.
Will be launching in India in April.
and the CLA350 dual motor with 349hp and 515nm torque.
Will be launching in India in April.