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PolicyThe Driven · 19 Oct 2026
Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much CO2 as petrol and diesel cars, report finds
The real-world emissions from plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) is only 14 per cent less than those of conventional internal combustion engine cars. The post Plug-in hybrids emit almost as much CO2 as petrol and d
Read at The DrivenVehiclesThe Driven · 19 Oct 2026
Chinese car maker Chery to launch new premium electric brand Exlantix in Australia in 2027
Chery Group will bring Exlantix premium brand to the Australian market in 2027, starting with a sleek electric shooting brake in both electric and PHEV variants. The post Chinese car maker Chery to launch new premium ele
Read at The DrivenPolicyThe Driven · 18 Oct 2026
Oil, debt and the coming reset in car values – and what it means for EVs
EVs offer protection from oil shocks and service-station prices. But falling values for existing vehicles could disadvantage owners who rely on finance – and monetary policy could compound the damage. The post Oil, debt
Read at The DrivenChargingThe Driven · 18 Oct 2026
Petrol retailer opens Australia’s biggest EV charging hub, but about to be trumped by a mega Tesla Supercharger site
Petrol giant opens 24-bay EV charging site, but its status as Australia's biggest may soon be trumped by a 37-bay Supercharging proposal from Tesla. The post Petrol retailer opens Australia’s biggest EV charging hub, but
Read at The DrivenVehiclesElectrek · 18 Oct 2026
From excavators to hypercars, these LEGO kits were made for EV fans (2026)
Over the past few years, LEGO has quietly added an impressive array of plug-powered machines to its block-based lineup, from hybrid racers to battery-powered excavators and garbage trucks. We’ve rounded them up here. mor
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BatteriesCharged EVs · 18 Oct 2026
American Battery Solutions unveils Aventor 800 V battery platform for heavy-duty OEMs
Komatsu-owned battery maker American Battery Solutions (ABS) has introduced Aventor, a high-voltage battery platform developed for high-utilization commercial, industrial and specialty applications. Assembled in the US w
Read at Charged EVsBatteriesCharged EVs · 18 Oct 2026
Gore’s MultiVent combines battery pack pressure equalization and thermal-runaway venting in one part
W. L. Gore & Associates has introduced GORE Battery Vents – MultiVent Series, an integrated vent for EV and energy storage battery packs. The device equalizes pressure, protects against moisture... Read more »
Read at Charged EVsChargingElectrek · 18 Oct 2026
PGE gets it: electric semi trucks provide HEAVY DUTY backup for the grid [video]
Oregon utility Portland General Electric (“PGE”) is highlighting the environmental, health, and grid benefits to electrifying medium- and heavy-duty commercial trucks, calling the battery-backed big rigs “batteries on wh
Read at ElectrekBatteriesElectrek · 18 Oct 2026
Tiny Titan: new residential battery system from EcoFlow starts small
EcoFlow is hoping to make a titanic splash with its new, smaller (but scalable!) residential energy storage lineup that the company is calling a more approachable entry point to its backup battery offerings. more…
Read at ElectrekVehiclesThe Driven · 18 Oct 2026
Popular Jaecoo J5 electric SUV discounted for Uber ride-share drivers
Jaecoo J5 EV offered to Uber drivers with big discount to help rideshare operators save money on fuel and go electric. The post Popular Jaecoo J5 electric SUV discounted for Uber ride-share drivers appeared first on The
Read at The DrivenChargingElectrek · 17 Oct 2026
Electric Mercedes-AMG GT SUV unveiled with 1,153 hp and 710 kW charging
Mercedes-AMG has unveiled the GT SUV, an all-electric performance SUV with up to 1,153 hp from three axial-flux motors and DC fast charging at up to 710 kW. It’s AMG’s answer to the Porsche Cayenne Electric, and on paper
Read at ElectrekIndustryThe Driven · 17 Oct 2026
Smart reveals micro EV with 290 km of range
Smart reveals its fully electric #2 with 35 kWh battery pack and price tage of €20,000. The post Smart reveals micro EV with 290 km of range appeared first on The Driven.
Read at The DrivenChargingThe Driven · 17 Oct 2026
Tesla opens its most powerful Supercharger site to date in Australia
Tesla's first EV charging site with its most powerful Supercharging tech goes live in Sydney. The post Tesla opens its most powerful Supercharger site to date in Australia appeared first on The Driven.
Read at The DrivenVehiclesThe Driven · 17 Oct 2026
Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years after first unveiling
The car Tesla says will “test the limits of physics” literally takes off at demonstration event, capturing global headlines. The post Tesla equips Roadster with SpaceX rocket tech, says it may go into production 9 years
Read at The DrivenChargingElectrek · 16 Oct 2026
This Montréal airport now has 120 EV chargers, with 48 more on the way
Montréal Metropolitan Airport now has 120 EV chargers online, with another 48 on the way as the airport expands. more…
Read at ElectrekVehiclesElectrek · 16 Oct 2026
Podcast: The Tesla Roadster episode
In the Electrek Podcast , we discuss the most popular news in the world of sustainable transport and energy. In this week’s episode, we’ll focus on the Tesla Roadster unveiling, but we may also cover a few other topics.
Read at ElectrekVehiclesElectrek · 16 Oct 2026
Tesla driver says he was asleep on FSD when he hit CHP car, 2 officers hurt
Two California Highway Patrol officers are recovering from serious injuries after a Tesla drove into their patrol car at a crash scene on Interstate 80 in Fairfield. The 22-year-old driver told investigators he was aslee
Read at ElectrekChargingCharged EVs · 16 Oct 2026
Building charging hubs for Tesla, IONNA and EVgo: Inside Osborne’s work
EV charging infrastructure installation is a big part of Osborne’s commercial construction business.
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