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Australia has a new cheapest electric car: MG ZS EV now $44,990 drive-away

EV Central

MG has settled the argument over the cheapest new electric car by shaving $2000 from the price of its updated ZS EV. We have been successful in offering the Australian market unparalleled value and we are now entering a new phase of our growth with the new ZS EV,” said MG Australia CEO Peter Ciao.

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MG targets Tesla Model Y Performance and Kia EV6 GT with new super SUV for Australia

EV Central

Rising Chinese brand MG could have a direct rival for the Tesla Model Y Performance SUV and Kia EV6 GT super SUVs on-sale in Australia as soon as 2024. The plan for MG to bring the LS6 to Australia supersedes a previous focus on the larger LS7 SUV. They too have now been pushed back behind the LS6 or scratched for Australia.

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Everything you need to know about the Hyundai Ioniq 5 N hyper EV in Australia: Price, wait times and order numbers revealed

EV Central

The explosive Hyundai Ioniq 5 N electric hypercar has been priced at $111,000 and received 2200 expressions of interest in Australia ahead of a pe-sale that opens at noon on September 15 for just 12 hours. Potentials buyers will have two options to choose from on top of the $111K ask: a Vision Roof at $2000 and Matte Paint at $1000.

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V2G tech takes next step in Australia with Nissan Leaf making money from the grid

EV Central

Vehicle-to-grid EV charging technology has arrived in Australia – or, at least, one small part of it. A Nissan Leaf owned by Barossa winemaker Joseph Evans has become the first car to be connected to the electricity grid in South Australia. He says the V2G technology has turned his power bill into a small profit maker.

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Hyzon Motors signs MoU with Superior Pak for up to 20 hydrogen-powered refuse collection vehicles

Green Car Congress

The companies aim to deliver a zero-emissions, high-performance side-lift garbage truck, capable of undertaking the 1500-2000 compactor lifts required during an 8-10 hour suburban working cycle. The first 5 vehicles are expected to be delivered and operational in Q2 2022.

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The Better Car Company

CleanTechnica EVs

With a A$200 million backing from Boundless Earth, founded and funded by Mike Cannon-Brookes, the Good Car Company is now able to increase its imports to Australia tenfold. From 200 cars per year to 2000. The Good Car Company sources, imports, and adapts high-quality used Nissan Leafs from […].

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Eyes on the Road: Breakthrough AI Can Assess Driver State

The Truth About Cars

Seeing Machines: A Global Leader in DMS Established in 2000 and based in Australia, Seeing Machines has a tech portfolio that includes AI algorithms, embedded processing, and optics. The company is involved in global regulatory discussions and collaborations with vehicle regulators and consumer safety organizations.