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EV ute overload: The electric pickups coming soon

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Will it come to Australia? In some form possibly , especially since Tesla reduced the external dimensions of the Cybertruck, making it more likely for export markets such as Australia. Tesla previously took $150 refundable pre-orders in Australia, but it has since stopped taking them. There will also be an EV version in 2026.

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Polestar 6 revealed, Australian orders open for new EV roadster

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And the sixth model from Polestar – effectively an EV spin-off of Volvo – will not be cheap. The 6 will launch as a limited-edition model known as the LA Concept edition, in reference to its original launch in Los Angeles. The Polestar 6 brings the O2 concept to reality … but not until 2026.

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Underground Coal Gasification Company In Partnership to Test Alkaline Fuel Cells for Power Generation

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Australia-based underground coal gasification (UCG) company Linc Energy ( earlier post ) has signed an exclusive agreement with the UK-based alkaline fuel cell technology company AFC Energy Plc and its related company, B9 Coal ( earlier post ). Linc Energy will have the option to extend the exclusivity period in perpetuity.

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Toyota electric ute could be less than 12 months away from Australia, but will fast-tracked HiLux and Ranger-sized dual-cab finally silence diesel-loving doubters?

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Toyota’s accelerated global roll-out of battery electric vehicles seems certain to benefit Australia where the Toyota electric ute could be on-sale as soon as 2024. Australia’s number one selling car brand will launch its first BEV in October or November when the bZ4X medium SUV – a rival for the dominant Tesla Model Y – goes on-sale.

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The ultimate guide to buying an EV in Australia: This is everything you need to know

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It refers to alternating current (like what comes out of your home powerpoint) and direct current (like what’s stored in batteries). There are some EV-specific plans that offer very cheap off-peak rates, sometimes below 10c per kWh, bringing that charging price down to around $5.

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Volkswagen ID.4 quick spin: first Australian drive of electric SUV

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4 will be on sale in Australia by the end of 2023 – and we’ve driven it in Australia. Volkswagen Australia has two ID.4s 4s in Australia for evaluation. 5 as brand confirms three-model EV play in Australia READ MORE: ID.4 It’s built on an architecture Volkswagen refers to as MEB. The Volkswagen ID.4

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Devil In The Details: Is Copenhagens 2 ºC Guardrail Obsolete?

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IPCC reference emissions scenarios, 2000—2100. Neil Adger and Jon Barnett lay out four “reasons for concern about adaptation” to climate change, to counter “what we perceive to be a widespread belief that adaptation will be smooth, cheap, and easy to implement.”. by Jack Rosebro. Inset box represents. instrumental records.