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The first fully electric zero-emissions ferry in the United Kingdom has been launched on the River Thames in London by operator Uber Boat by Thames Clippers. Set to operate between Rotherhithe on the south of the River Thames and Canary Wharf on the northern side, the new electric ferry, named Orbit Clipper, will cross…
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The Alpine A390 is an all-electric sport fastback featuring a three-motor all-wheel drive system with Alpine Active Torque Vectoring, an 89 kWh battery developed with French company Verkor, and performance ranging from 400 to 470 horsepower across two trim levels Alpine has revealed the A390, an electric sport fastback that represents the French brand’s…
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China car giant Geely launched its own brand in the Australian market earlier this year with the EX5 SUV and starting prices of $40,990. At the time, we called it the king of premium value EVs, having spent a bit of time with it testing on Australian roads. Now, the company has launched its…
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New distance-based taxation system charges EV drivers 3p per mile from 2028 Chancellor Rachel Reeves has confirmed a new distance-based road tax system for electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles, launching in April 2028 as part of the government’s strategy to replace declining fuel duty revenues. The scheme will charge battery EV drivers 3p per…
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The Kia PV5 van is not expected to arrive here until later 2026. But overseas it has been taking the world by storm. Adding to the PV5’s credentials is its now being awarded the ‘2026 International Van of the Year’ (IVOTY) prize. The award was presented on November 19 at the IVOTY Award in…
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With its dual battery configurations the Japanese OEM’s second electric model balances range anxiety against charging convenience Mazda has started rolling out left-hand drive variants of the new 6e in European markets. Sold as the EZ-6 in China, the model is offered solely as an EV in Europe. The second electric model from the…
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EV charger under repair at the Howard County Library, Miller Branch On November 3, 2025 the Howard County Council voted to grant a 3,600 square foot easement on County property to allow BGE to install an EV charging station at the Elkridge Library. The resolution, CR169-2025, had been tabled from the October legislative session….
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In November, GAC, an Australian-bound automotive giant from China, unveiled an electric hatchback called the Aion UT. Then in September this year, a pink Aion UT was spotted testing on Australian roads, hinting at the potential of that car making it into our market in the near future. Now, a new variant of the…
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Hyundai opens advanced square campus R&D facility in Germany Hyundai Motor Group announced the opening of a new 150-square-meter facility at Hyundai Motor Europe Technical Center in Rüsselsheim am Main, Germany, marking a significant milestone in its commitment to European innovation and engineering excellence. Square Campus represents the most substantial investment in R&D facilities…
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As part of a filing that I submitted to the Maryland Public Service Commission today, I did a virtual charger audit of all the BGE DC fast chargers to check their current status in the SWTCH mobile app. I methodically went down the list of all 88 public DCFC owned and operated by BGE…
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While new electric car sales in Australia have been solidly cracking the 11% mark and breaking records, the same cannot be said for electric scooters and motorcycles. Australia is missing a trick when it comes to these congestion busting, decarbonisation secret weapons. And make no mistake, they are everywhere in China and wildly popular….
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Auckland-based marine technology company Vessev has launched the VS-Drive, a submersible propulsion system designed to address overheating issues in electric marine motors. The podded motor features an internal closed-loop cooling system that maintains operating temperatures below 50°C, allowing the vessels to perform consistently across different climates. The system combines active cooling with custom direct-drive…
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