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Revealed: General Motors battery guru explains why lithium – not hydrogen – is central to our EV future

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When it comes to ubiquity, of course, we’re constantly reminded that hydrogen is the most abundant element in the universe, and we know that cars with electric motors can be powered by onboard hydrogen-fed power stations. In the meantime, you can you can take that slower energy, and can go straight to charging a battery with it.

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Hyundai begins real-world testing of AI-powered EV charging robot

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Hyundai announced on Thursday that it has officially launched real-world testing of its AI-powered EV charging robot, which it is referring to as the ACR. The pilot program is going to be used to lay the groundwork for future robot use for EV charging.

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Seven day test: 2025 Leapmotor C10 Design EV. I’ll check back when you’ve finished it.

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Day one: A poor start Not often we veteran motoring journalists experience something totally new from a car. I started my journey with 100 per cent charge and indicated range of 467km. The single rear motor with 160kW/320Nm has ample shove, and although it has a stiff ride, it’s perfectly smooth and quiet for getting around.

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2025 BYD Sealion 7 Review: Chinese giant unleashes its alternative to the Tesla Model Y Juniper in Australia

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The Sealion 7 touches down in two trim levels, with the range kicking off with the single-motor (230kW, 380Nm, RWD) Premium listing at $54,990. Next up in BYD land is the Sealion 7 Performance, a twin-motor (390kW, 690Nm, AWD) model that will clip 100km/h in 4.5 The Sealion 7 can draw up to 11kW AC charging, or 150kW DC fast charging.

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Toyota bZ4X updated! Slow-selling Tesla Model Y rival gets more power, extra range and smooth styling. Arriving in Australia in 2025

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Despite the minor increase in size, Toyota says there’s been a major increase in range by around 30 per cent from 436km on a charge to an estimated 573km based on the WLTP test cycle. Releasing the extra range is both the use of Toyotas next-generation e-motors incorporating silicon-carbide semi-conductors that reduce power losses.

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Flash Drive: 2026 Toyota BZ EV

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A Major Step to Compete with the Best Toyota re-entered the electric vehicle world in 2023 with the BZ4X small SUV (after two earlier limited edition RAV4 EVs). Smooth looks, longer range, more power Front-Wheel Drive Single motor Horsepower: XLE: 168; XLE Plus and Limited: 221 0-60 mph: 8.0 seconds Battery: XLE: 57.7

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Sneak peek! China-only AUDI E5 previews Aussie-bound MG IM5

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If you’re wondering why AUDI is in capitals, it’s so buyers don’t mistake it with its parent Audi. It’s not been confirmed, but it’s thought both E5 and IM5 will share e-motors, so expect some carry over from the AUDI E5’s four powertrain options that include 200kW, 300kW, 425kW and a range-topping 579kW.

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