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Well, the specs have been released on the Zeekr 7X!
It starts at $57,990 AUD, is loaded with tech (including V2L) and charges in 13 minutes! And that's just the entry level one!
Video coming tomorrow with estimated NZD prices. Should be good. 😁

Electric vehicles are now under the magnifying glass of the Real World Testing Program, which aims to give drivers more understanding of how much fuel their cars actually use – or in the case of #EVs, how much range they actually offer.

Yes, kei cars are very popular there but our culture and roads are very different. It’s the same as Europe where there are tiny streets where only tiny cars can go down. And of course a lot more people (and cars) in much smaller countries.

There is an argument to ditch fuel excise and replace with weight based road user fees. This would discourage oversized battery electric cars also (I don’t disagree with this!)

The cult of large cars, and increasingly larger, in Australia is going to be a tough nut to crack

Honda has promised an EV in 2026 - the most likely candidate is the e:Ny1. Another mid-sized SUV - what do you think?

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True

Wow remember when people thought rock n roll would ruin the world?

Yes well aside from that

Already have a 22 model but I’d consider it? I like the roof but it is extra hot in summer (yes, I use climate to counter that)

Well, would you?

Oh it’s been a while! A bit of a fun write up of Jaunt’s electric Moke

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Topic: Lithium-ion battery industry worldwide Find up-to-date statistics and facts on lithium-ion batteries.

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Trends in batteries – Global EV Outlook 2023 – Analysis - IEA Global EV Outlook 2023 - Analysis and key findings. A report by the International Energy Agency.

LFP share is on the rise and sat at 30% in 2022

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What is Nickel Used For? (Updated 2024) The nickel price is nowhere near its record-breaking, but short-lived, high of US$100,000 per metric ton. However, the long-term outlook remains robust as the metal's demand profile expands to include...

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Most nickel is used for stainless steel. According to this chart, 15% is used for batteries. An estimated 80% of that is used for EVs, so about 12%. (LFP not inc in nickel share here is about half that of EVs with nickel chem) - links to follow

Bidirectional EV Chargers Explained: V2G, V2H & V2L in Australia (2025 Guide) Bidirectional EV chargers promise to play an important role not only for electric vehicle (EV) owners but for Australia's evolving energy landscape, with

What's the deal with #V2G in Australia, and when will bidirectional electric car chargers be available?

Make sure to click through to see the list of BiDi-capable #EVs Red Earth has tested

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Last week I got to take the Kia EV3 compact electric SUV for a drive around the Gold Coast hinterland. First review I've done in a little while. Nice little car!

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It chooses the shortest range EV on the market 😅 by default… also appears hybrid drivers do not need to stop at all on 9.5 hour drive

More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN Floods, heatwaves and supercharged hurricanes occurred in hottest climate human society has ever experienced

More than 150 ‘unprecedented’ climate disasters struck world in 2024, says UN #Climate

Weird that they didn’t add that at the top. Now I look on desktop the choice (erp) is there after hitting Estimate, but it’s right at the bottom on mobile - bad UI

Apparently so

Does my head in when articles aren’t properly referenced. This is great also

Odd little vehicle range comparison from Choice that claims electric cars can only drive 222km on the highway, without being transparent about which model they’ve used. You can only choose the petrol vehicle

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V2L is shaping up as a point of difference for plug-in hybrids, and with bigger batteries than an early Leaf, also provide a large power source

Oc, PHEVs need regular charging to achieve promised fuel efficiency - and they're not always a cheaper choice than BEVs

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You’ve got eggs! 😅 good luck getting that little slippery sucker

Interesting point. Canberra is very progressive on EVs - and also has a fair amount of apartments. What’s the state of affairs for charging at home there of no access to a driveway?

Definitely the best year yet. So much it’s going to be hard to do a wrap article that encapsulates it all!

The grid is better served by EVs soaking up solar in the middle of the day and being able to discharge during peak periods … that is what will help reduce the need to upgrade transmission lines

That said, I love how a lot of streets in inner Sydney have been quietened compared to 30 years ago when I lived there, eg Bourke and Crown - focus on bike lanes and areas for cafe tables where there used to be parking etc

Japan is a tiny country and tiny streets with a lot more people living very close together…. I am not convinced that is a relevant comparison