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Electrifying innovation wins major energy award
Power / Energy

Electrifying innovation wins major energy award

The award recognises a nationwide rapid-charging network that lets New Zealand EV drivers travel the length of the country and cut emissions.

By Staff Writer • 2 min read • Tue, 15th Aug 2017
Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk
Apple

Apple recalls NZ wall chargers over electric shock risk

Apple has announced a recall of some wall plug adapters used in New Zealand after it was revealed they have a risk of electrical shock.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Fri, 29th Jan 2016

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World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds
Clean technologies

World's stinkiest fruit could charge a laptop in seconds

Researchers at the University of Sydney have developed super-capacitors from durian and jackfruit waste, enabling phones and laptops to charge in seconds.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Fri, 6th Mar 2020

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Be.EV opens 13th charging hub with JW Lees in Oldham
Power / Energy

Be.EV opens 13th charging hub with JW Lees in Oldham

Drivers near Oldham gain easier access to ultra-rapid EV charging, with the new hub serving a motorway corridor short of chargers.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus brings 2kWh off‑grid power
Power / Energy

EcoFlow DELTA 3 Max Plus brings 2kWh off‑grid power

EcoFlow's DELTA 3 Max Plus debuts in Australia, a 2kWh LFP power station promising fast charging and 3kW off‑grid output for homes and 4WDs.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Wed, 4th Mar 2026
Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia
Power / Energy

Anker unveils ultra-fast Solix power stations in Australia

Anker Solix launches ultra-fast charging, smaller portable power stations in Australia, with early-bird deals from AUD $999.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Fri, 27th Feb 2026
Be.EV buys Mer UK EV chargers to join top 10 network
Customer Experience

Be.EV buys Mer UK EV chargers to join top 10 network

Be.EV buys Mer's UK public EV charging network, gaining 1,600 bays and 450 sites to join the UK's top 10 rapid charge operators.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Siemens unveils SICHARGE FLEX system for rapid fleet EV charging
Cartech

Siemens unveils SICHARGE FLEX system for rapid fleet EV charging

Siemens launches SICHARGE FLEX, a modular EV charging system delivering 480 kW to 1.68 MW, designed for rapid fleet charging and scalable deployment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 8th Oct 2025
Zeekr 7X makes Australian debut with rapid charging
Cartech

Zeekr 7X makes Australian debut with rapid charging

Zeekr launches its 7X electric SUV in Australia from AUD $57,900, featuring rapid charging from 10% to 80% in just 13 minutes on select models.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Tue, 12th Aug 2025
Sony unveils RX1R III premium compact with 61MP sensor at AUD $7,999
Clean technologies

Sony unveils RX1R III premium compact with 61MP sensor at AUD $7,999

Sony launches the RX1R III premium compact camera with 61MP full-frame sensor, ZEISS lens, and advanced AI autofocus for AUD $7,999 in Australia from August 2025.

By Melvin Hipolito • 4 min read • Wed, 16th Jul 2025