EV Central

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022

Skoda will launch three all-new electric models by early 2026, including a large seven-seat SUV previewed by this spectacular Vision 7S concept. Skoda Vision 7S large electric SUV concept. Skoda Australia announced earlier this year its Enyaq medium SUV would be the brand’s first EV to come Down Under. billion ($8.2

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 16, 2022

Genesis has revealed its X Convertible concept, the third concept built off the same electrical architecture. It’s all about the look with the Genesis X Convertible concept. Polestar also has its boldy-styled 6 that is currently touring Australia. Genesis X Convertible concept.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 23, 2023

The Lucid Gravity will continue the EV disrupter’s good work and is tipped to be launched in right-hand drive markets, including Australia, in the second half of 2024. Australia-bound Lucid Gravity full-size SUV to blend S-Class comfort, supercar acceleration and seven seats appeared first on EV Central.

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EV Central

APRIL 11, 2024

It’s not yet known when, or if, Flexis is destined for Australia but expect a late-stage concept that will preview the production van before the end of this year that will reveal more of its advanced tech. Renault and Volvo create Flexis to revolutionise electric light commercial vehicles appeared first on EV Central.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 3, 2023

Laboratory proof-of-concept has been successfully established whereby several lab-scale reactor prototypes have been developed and tested under simulated solar concentration. This testing has shown a hydrogen production and efficiency benefit from exposing certain photocatalyst materials to concentrated light and heat.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 9, 2023

Nissan has previewed an electric SUV as the second of four concepts it intends to debut at the Japan Mobility Show later this month. Dubbed the Nissan Hyper Adventure, it follows on from the recent Nissan Hyper Urban concept. The concept’s V2X capability also provide home charging and power to the grid.

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Green Car Congress

AUGUST 8, 2020

The Institute for Advanced Automotive Propulsion Systems (IAAPS) at the University of Bath – Integrated system analysis and proof of concept validation testing. Diamond Light Source – UK’s national synchrotron light source providing access to X-ray facilities for measurements.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 18, 2012

Lexus Australia revealed the second version of the Lexus LF-LC hybrid concpet, which made its debut at the Detroit Auto Show earlier this year ( earlier post ), the new LF-LC Blue. Combined, the LF-LC Blue concept’s gasoline/electric hybrid powertrain develops 372 kW (500 hp)— the most of any Lexus hybrid. Lexus LF-LC Blue.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 14, 2022

Australia-based hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle manufacturer H2X has entered into a partnership with KTM Technologies to create a lightweight and inexpensive origami chassis. The chassis will use sheet metal folding and welding technologies for a range of light trucks, vans and pick-up vehicles. — H2X CEO Brendan Norman/div>.

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EV Central

MARCH 20, 2023

Kia has staged the surprise reveal of a medium-sized electric SUV dubbed the Concept EV5. READ MORE: The electric year ahead: every EV coming to Australia in 2023 READ MORE: Complete guide to rebates, discounts and incentives when buying an EV in Australia 2023 Kia EV5 Concept. 2023 Kia EV5 Concept dashboard and cockpit.

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EV Central

MARCH 18, 2024

The compact Jeep Avenger electric SUV has been priced from $53,990 plus on-road costs in Australia. The European-designed and built Avenger will go on-sale in Australia in the fourth quarter of 2024. The Avenger’s performance is aided by being quite light for an EV at 1502kg. READ MORE: 4xFloor it! READ MORE: 4xFloor it!

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EV Central

JANUARY 5, 2023

A concept version of what will be revealed in production form within months, the Revolution will square off in North American showrooms from 2024 against the Ford F-150 Lightning , the Chevrolet Silverado EV , the Rivian R1T and even the much-anticipated Tesla Cybertruck , which is nowadays being touted for a late 2023 launch.

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Green Car Congress

JANUARY 13, 2015

Honda FCV Concept. The Honda FCV Concept showcases the styling evolution of Honda’s next fuel-cell vehicle, anticipated to launch in the US following its March 2016 introduction in Japan. Additionally, Honda said it plans further application of its two- and three-motor hybrid systems in the years to come.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 21, 2011

The grant is part of Alcoa Foundation’s $4 million “Advancing Sustainability Research: Innovative Partnerships for Actionable Solutions” initiative that funds 10 global sustainability research projects in Australia, Brazil, Canada, China, Russia and the United States. —Glenn Daehn.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 16, 2024

READ MORE: Could a tiny $30,000 2024 Hyundai Casper electric SUV challenge the BYD Dolphin and MG4 in Australia? READ MORE: A stack of lies you could drive a Toyota HiLux through | Opinion READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! The Hyundai Seven concept spawns a production model in 2024. 2024 Hyundai Tucson.

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EV Central

MARCH 10, 2024

But the LBX’s selling point is that it will be the only small SUV sold by a premium brand in Australia. Despite sounding expensive for a light SUV, Lexus says its cheapest genuine rival from fellow premium brands cost much more. 2024 Lexus LBX. 2024 Lexus LBX. Whichever LBX you buy all versions come with the same 1.5-litre

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EV Central

OCTOBER 27, 2023

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. The big question is timing.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 29, 2023

As both the JUKE and Qashqai are sourced from the UK in Australia as ICE Models, this electric reinvention bodes well for a big Nissan EV attack locally in the second half of the decade. 2023 Nissan Hyper Urban concept. 2023 Nissan Hyper Urban concept. We think it should rock-up in either 2026 or a year later in 2027.

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 12, 2024

READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! And, as a result, new passenger cars in Australia use 40 per cent more fuel than those in the European Union. An electric HiLux … it’s only a concept. Will it save our weekends but cost more than a house to do it?

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EV Central

JULY 22, 2022

Officially a concept car for now, the sleek uber limousine is set for production by 2024 to take on the big guns of the luxury world, Rolls-Royce and Bentley. It has a “smart glass roof” with “Suspended Particle Device (SPD) technology”, which apparently allows occupants to adjust the lighting independently in their corner of the cabin. “The

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EV Central

MARCH 19, 2024

READ MORE: Skoda Vision 7S concept previews 2026 electric SUV READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq Coupe revealed, vRS performance version locked in READ MORE: Skoda Enyaq iV has 5 models, up to 510km EV range If it gets to Australia, Chinese budget leaders suchn as the MYD Dolphin and MG4 will be the targets. 2025 Skoda Epiq interior.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 20, 2009

Researchers in Australia have proposed a new concept for hydrogen and methane storage materials involving the incorporation of magnesium-decorated fullerenes within metal-organic frameworks (MOFs). There are a number of candidates for advanced gaseous on-board storage, including MOFs, light-metal hydrides, and fullerenes.

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EV Central

AUGUST 16, 2022

Essentially a production version of the Polestar O 2 concept , the sleek two-door folding hard-top convertible will sit at the top of the expanding Polestar range when it hits the market in 2026. The Polestar 6 brings the O2 concept to reality … but not until 2026. Polestar 6 electric roadster.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 30, 2009

The OX2 engine was conceived in Australia by inventor Steve Manthey. Additional future applications may include marine, light-duty farm and construction equipment, light aircraft, and the hybrid electric vehicle market. Tags: Concept Engines. However, the near term focus remains electrical generator applications.

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Cars That Think

JULY 21, 2022

Engineers at the University of New South Wales (UNSW), Sydney, Australia, have developed a new class of fluid-driven smart textiles that can “shape-shift” into 3D structures. The combination of hydraulic pressure, fast response times, light weight, small size, and high flexibility makes the UNSW’s smart textiles versatile and programmable.

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EV Central

MAY 23, 2024

Kia Australia would only confirm it would “launch in Australia in 2025,” but the above timings hint it would be early next year. The EV3’s design has thankfully stayed true to the concept pictures, meaning it’s a fun-sized EV9 equivalent. 2024 Kia EV3 GT-Line – like a fun-sized EV9.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 4, 2017

SAIC Mobility Europe, a division of China’s largest vehicle manufacturer, SAIC, is introducing the Maxus light commercial vehicle brand. It is responsible for managing the introduction of SAIC brands, products and services into European markets in the coming years, including Maxus light commercial vehicles and MG passenger cars.

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EV Central

JANUARY 18, 2024

Despite being given the green light for Australia it’s still unclear when exactly the standard Ariya will land Down Under but our combined love for SUVs and performance vehicles should ensure the NISMO version will also be offered here. 2024 Nissan Ariya NISMO.

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EV Central

APRIL 13, 2023

There’s the ‘last mile’ concept. The team at Mitsubishi Australia has found an electric scooter that fits snugly in the seven-seater’s boot floor – handily right by one of its two plug points – and is evaluating the potential for offering an ‘optional extra’ e-scooter to customers.

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Green Car Congress

APRIL 20, 2022

The electric SUV offers plenty of space, comfort and connectivity for up to seven passengers; with its electric motors, responsive 4MATIC all-wheel drive and an intelligent OFFROAD driving mode, the EQS SUV is also capable of tackling light terrain. Cooling: sophisticated thermal concept for high load capacity.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 20, 2022

The Toyota-owned Japanese luxury brand Lexus already has the UX 300e battery electric SUV on-sale in Australia. But the RZ 450e arriving in Australia around mid-2023 marks a significant step-up in just about every measurable way. The five-seat interior presents a new concept for Lexus which is called Tazuna.

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EV Central

OCTOBER 18, 2022

Priced from 275,000 UK pounds and expected to be about $800,000 in Australia where orders have already been placed , Spectre goes on-sale in late 2023. 2023 Rolls-Royce Spectre interior. 2023 Cadillac Celestiq interior. inch displays for rear-seat passengers, a four-zone microclimate system and a 1000-watt 41-speaker audio system.

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EV Central

APRIL 21, 2023

Though it won’t reach Australia for two years, Cupra unveiled the production-ready version of its new Tavascan EV in Berlin overnight. And the look is very close to the Tavascan concept car Cupra displayed at the Frankfurt motor show back in 2019. The factory in Anhui will begin production of the Tavascan next year.

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EV Central

NOVEMBER 15, 2023

We bleated away like blind sheep, buying Ford EcoSports at twice the rate we did Souls in 2019, the last year it was sold in Australia. With that horror show of a Blue Oval mini SUV trouncing the Soul’s 485 sales that year, no wonder Kia Australia pulled it after a decade of trying.

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EV Central

JANUARY 1, 2024

Hyundai has announced it will unwrap a radical new concept called the Hyundai Mobion that is capable of ‘crab walking’ at the Consumer Electronics show held in Las Vegas on January 7 2024. The post Crab-walking hologram-packing Hyundai EV concept set to storm this year’s CES … sideways appeared first on EV Central.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 10, 2013

Two tasks will be conducted in the Safety Pilot Model Deployment Geographic Area as a proof of concept for incorporating motorcycles into the connected vehicle environment: motorcycle communications feasibility testing and motorcycle-to-vehicle performance testing. UMTRI has partnered with two motorcycle manufacturers: Honda and BMW.

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EV Central

MARCH 15, 2023

2all concept has hidden rear door handles and is about the size of a Volkswagen Polo outside but with the space of a Golf inside “The ID. 5 and ID.Buzz , each of which is coming to Australia. 2all concept Inside, the ID.2all The strip of LED lights across the tail is reminiscent of the Polo. 2all concept The ID.2all

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