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AEMO identifies EVs as key part of Australia’s future energy system

Electric vehicles and their charging infrastructure will play an increasingly important role in Australia's future electricity system, according to the Australian Energy Market Operator's (AEMO) 2026 Integrated System Plan (ISP). For the first time,…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 2, 2026

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NZ Government says ‘no’ to heavier truck loads

The New Zealand Government has ruled out easing truck weight restrictions as part of its response to ongoing fuel supply pressures, concluding that the costs of increased road damage would…

Anby AlcomendasJuly 2, 2026

News Technology

Kia and Hyundai develop ‘world’s first’ in-car sanitisation technology

Korean automakers Kia and Hyundai revealed their newest innovation, the world’s first in-car sanitisation technology. Plasma Care UVC Earlier this week, Kia and Hyundai announced the development of their latest…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Southeast Asia Sustainability

Thailand falling behind Asia-Pacific standards in clean energy

A renewable energy expert from the Federation of Thai Industries (FTI) revealed in a recent seminar that Thailand is “lagging behind” its Asia-Pacific counterparts. Power Development Plan FTI Chairman of the Renewable Energy Industry Group, Natee Sithiprasasana revealed…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Southeast Asia

ASEAN NCAP adds ADAS testing to its list of programs

The New Car Assessment Program for Southeast Asian Countries (ASEAN NCAP) has added a new program that evaluates advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) to their list of tests. Analysing ADAS The ASEAN NCAP has launched a new…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Indonesia’s B50 fuel mandate in full swing

Indonesia’s new B50 fuel mandate launched last 1 July, raising the percentage of palm-based biodiesel to 50 per cent in biodiesel blends. Half and half The go signal was first announced by Energy Minister…

Antonina JosonJuly 2, 2026

News Technology

Singapore’s Carro is Australia’s latest second-hand car selling platform

Singapore-based used car market platform Carro announced its acquisition of Australia’s CarPlace. Across the ocean Last 18 June, Carro announced that it had acquired Australian online car market, CarPlace. Carro’s existing markets include; Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia,…

Antonina JosonJune 24, 2026

News Southeast Asia

Japanese OEMs to relocate production from Indonesia to Vietnam

Two Japan-based original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) of auto components are set to relocate a portion of production to Vietnam from Indonesia. From Indonesia to Vietnam Two major Japanese auto parts OEMs…

Antonina JosonJune 24, 2026

Electric Vehicles News

Battery-swap network planned to support electric truck rollout across Europe

A new battery-swapping network for electric trucks is set to be deployed across the United Kingdom and Europe under a partnership between energy company Octopus Energy and battery manufacturer CATL. …

Anby AlcomendasJune 24, 2026

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Fuel prices not enough to convince motorists to switch to EVs, study finds

Rising fuel prices alone are unlikely to trigger a large-scale shift from petrol and diesel vehicles to electric vehicles (EVs), according to new research from Edith Cowan University. The study…

Anby AlcomendasJune 24, 2026

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