Electric vehicles are booming, but battery replacement costs remain a major concern for drivers. Compare the Market’s research reveals a surprising win for Aussie motorists, with Australia ranked as the cheapest country to replace an EV battery out of warranty.
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Electric vehicles the key to more efficient home energy use
A new Australian study has found that electric vehicles (EVs) equipped with vehicle to home (V2H) technology can significantly reduce household electricity costs and lessen the need for large, costly home battery systems.
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Why Australia may become the world’s most important EV battleground in 2026
Australia didn’t set out to become a global proving ground for the future of electric vehicles. But in 2026, a war thousands of kilometres away has abruptly accelerated that role. The escalating conflict involving Iran – and the resulting disruption to global oil supply – has turned what was already a competitive EV market into…
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This Time, the Hype Around Self-Driving Cars Feels Real
A new excitement is building for autonomous vehicles to become mainstream.
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Australian GPS-Alternative Unicorn Raises $110 Million for Expansion
An Australian startup that helps aircraft, ships and other vehicles navigate GPS dead zones has raised $110 million, hitting Silicon Valley’s prized unicorn status as it seeks to accelerate growth in the U.S. and Europe.
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MG IM5 & IM6 vs Zeekr 7X: Two high-end Chinese EVs redefining premium and quietly challenging Tesla’s dominance
China’s next wave of electric vehicles has arrived in Australia. Unlike early value-focused entrants, these cars aren’t trying to be cheap alternatives to Tesla; they’re trying to be better with tech-heavy luxury-leaning EVs packed with innovation, aggressive pricing, and design philosophies that diverge sharply from Tesla’s minimalist approach.
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Emerging Chiplet Designs Spark Fresh Cybersecurity Challenges
As scaled-down circuits with limited functions redefine computing for AI systems and autonomous vehicles, their flexibility demands new approaches to safeguard critical infrastructure.
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The Car Industry Is Racing to Replace Chinese Code
New U.S. rules are set to ban Chinese software in vehicles on national-security grounds.