Electric vehicles (EVs) Stories

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Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Solar-powered cars are still a dream, but solar-powered life on the road is already here

Thousands of campervans now use rooftop panels to run fridges, lights and laptops off-grid, thanks to cheaper batteries and smarter kits.

By Vunked • 5 min read • Last month

Supply Chain

Polestar 3 upgrade opens in New Zealand from NZD $149,900

Faster charging and more range will give New Zealand buyers a 22-minute top-up option when deliveries start in mid-August.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last month

Global Stories

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Robotics

LG Electronics posts record second-quarter profit rise

Higher-margin sales, cost cuts and US tariff refunds lifted operating profit 147 per cent as demand broadened across appliances, TVs and vehicle parts.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last week

Data Protection

Automotive cyber vulnerabilities more than double in Q2

Greater exposure to remote attacks is worrying carmakers, as high-severity automotive cybersecurity flaws jumped to 161 in the second quarter.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Teletrac Navman launches Energy Hub for mixed fleets

Fleet managers gain a single view of charging, fuel and reimbursement data as mixed-energy operations grow more complex.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

GCM signs 24-month thermal deal with Shenzhen ALVC

The tie-up gives GCM a route into data-centre cooling as AI build-outs intensify power and water pressures on operators.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

Seeing Machines wins mirror-based monitoring deal in Europe

The deal could add about USD $5 million in revenue as European carmakers race to meet tighter driver-monitoring safety rules.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Fresh perspective: New Gentrack CTO on AI-driven utility future

AI tools could cut utility costs and reduce customer friction as Gentrack's new Chief Technology Officer pushes a more proactive service model.

By Donovan Jackson • 6 min read • Last month

Hybrid Cloud

Westcon-Comstor cuts emissions 42% ahead of 2030 target

Renewable power now covers more than half of Westcon-Comstor's electricity use as the distributor moves closer to its 2030 climate goals.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Data Protection

Targa Telematics partners Hyundai on fleet data in Europe

Fleet operators across Europe will be able to access Hyundai vehicle data without extra hardware, simplifying mixed-brand fleet management and EV oversight.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month

Software-as-a-Service

Partly raises USD $50 million to expand Australia hiring

Australia's repair sector could see faster parts sourcing as Partly uses fresh funding to add engineers and AI specialists locally.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last month

Stories from Other Regions

Electric vehicles (EVs) stories

Clean technologies

Ottawa funds CAD $10.9M for EV chargers & education

More public chargers and practical guidance are set to ease one of the biggest barriers to electric vehicle uptake across Canada.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Yesterday

Supply Chain

CEFC adds AUD $150 million to ANZ SME green finance

The top-up will lower borrowing costs for small firms buying solar, batteries and electric vehicles as energy bills and inflation bite.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

Australian heavy fleets could save AUD $4.5m on electric

Rising diesel costs are pushing Australian freight operators to accelerate depot charging plans, as JET Charge says savings could reach AUD $4.5 million.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week