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Denied! Why the bonkers BYD Yangwang U9 electric hypercar has been locked out of Australia

EV Central

While BYD has given the thumbs up for the outrageous Yangwang U8 SUV to come to Australia by the end of 2025, it’s thumbs down for the U9 hypercar. At the Japan Mobility Show this week he was able to convince BYD chairman Wang Chuanfu demand would be enough to justify the expense of a right-hand drive conversion program for U8.

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South Australia Gets Its First PHEV Prius Conversion

Green Car Congress

The Motor Trade Association of South Australia has procured a Toyota Prius which has been upfitted with an aftermarket plug-in conversion, as part of its plans to develop hybrid, plug-in hybrid, and electric vehicle training resources for automotive repair technicians throughout the state of South Australia. Click to enlarge.

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Innovative e-ATV vehicle for the Australian Defence Force: a one-of-a-kind project

EVolution

EVolution Australia has been working alongside the Defence Science & Technology Group (DSTG) to plan, design and build a world-leading electric all-terrain vehicle (ATV) prototype for the Australian Defence force. EV conversions are an emerging sector, and we hope that this project shows the potential behind Electric Vehicles.

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The Power Engineer Electrifying John Deere’s Tractors, Trucks, and More

Cars That Think

Singh grew up on a 10-hectare farm his family has owned for more than six centuries in Shahpur Charki, a 560-person village in the state of Uttar Pradesh, India. I personally know how important [farming] is,” he says. Brij Singh Employer: John Deere, Fargo, N.D. as a staff engineer.

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2024 Tesla Model 3 Performance review: Global launch first drive of a sickeningly good electric sports sedan

EV Central

Tesla Model 3 Performance set for huge boost as reveal looms READ MORE: Updated Tesla Model 3 electric car now on sale in Australia, bringing Project Highland updates to reality with more features, tech and EV range When they talk about cars and what they want from them, these guys reference old BMW M3s and Porsche 911s.

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We buy a used Porsche Taycan! Bargain price, 1000km road trip and charging dramas

EV Central

I’ve come along to help with the buying/selling bit (I’m a car person) as it’s relocating from NSW to QLD, and my accountant – let’s call him Alan – doesn’t know how all this public charging stuff works. There’s a lesson there, kids. It’s cost us $29.12. And it’s charging at 25kW.

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Hyundai Ioniq 6 AWD Techniq review

EV Central

The only cars available to test were AWD Techniqs with 20-inch wheels – same as the first batch coming to Australia. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6 Techniq AWD is the first grade Australia will receive, costing an estimated $80,000. A personal favourite is how the Ioniq 6 exudes Knight Rider vibes. 2023 Hyundai Ioniq 6.

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