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Monash Expert: New changes in vehicle safety regulations

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Starting on 1 March 2025, a crucial shift in vehicle safety regulations will come into effect in Australia, and will require popular car brands to discontinue several models. The change stems from the implementation of Australian Design Rule (ADR) 98/00, which mandates that all new vehicles sold in the country must be equipped with standard … Continued

DRINK DRIVING PENALTIES YOU MAY NOT KNOW

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Drink driving remains one of the most significant contributors to Victoria’s road toll. According to the Victorian Government, since 2023 around one in five drivers who lost their lives on Victorian roads had a blood alcohol concentration of 0.05 or above. The Victorian Government introduced new penalties for drink drivers on 17 October 2024. Under … Continued

Rap Icon Nelly Joins the Kinexions 2025 Lineup

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Kinaxis announces multi-platinum-selling music artist will take center stage at the premier supply chain community event of the year OTTAWA, Ontario–BUSINESS WIRE– Kinaxis® (TSX:KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced that Nelly will be headlining the entertainment stage at Kinexions 2025, its annual supply chain community conference taking place in Austin, … Continued

Asia Pacific Aviation Market Soars: Domestic Rebound and Competitive Pricing Fuel Growth, OAG’s Latest Report Reveals

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Domestic Recovery Surges While International Capacity Nears Pre-Pandemic Levels Key takeaways: Total capacity surpasses pre-pandemic levels up 0.5% on 2019. Domestic market outperforms 2019 up 4.7% on 2019; China and India lead the way. Competitive pricing drives up to 71% reduction in average ticket prices. SINGAPORE, Feb. 17, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Latest analysis from … Continued

EVC backs NSW government’s investment in EV-friendly road trips

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The NSW government’s investment in EV charging stations on nine iconic road trips will make it easier for Australians to explore the state in an EV while supporting sustainable tourism, according to the Electric Vehicle Council. The EV-friendly routes take drivers through some of NSW’s top tourist destinations, including the Central Coast to the Hunter … Continued

Pine Island New Energy Partners and Type One Energy Announce Collaboration to Mature Fusion Energy Supply Chain

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KNOXVILLE, Tenn.–BUSINESS WIRE– Pine Island New Energy Partners (PINEP), a private equity firm, and Type One Energy, the leading stellarator fusion company in the market, today announced their strategic collaboration to accelerate the maturation of a more robust supply chain for the fusion energy industry. As the global fusion sector moves aggressively toward commercialization, the … Continued

Piedmont Lithium to Release Fourth Quarter & Full Year 2024 Results on February 20, 2025

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BELMONT, N.C.–BUSINESS WIRE– Piedmont Lithium Inc. (“Piedmont,” the “Company”) (Nasdaq: PLL; ASX: PLL), a leading North American supplier of lithium products critical to the U.S. electric vehicle supply chain, today announced that it will release its fourth quarter and full year 2024 results prior to the Nasdaq open on Thursday, February 20, 2025. The Company … Continued

XPENG announces its official launch in the UK, showcasing smart mobility lineups including world’s first AI-defined vehicle and flying car

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XPENG officially enters the UK, strengthening its global footprint. Showcases for the first time in the UK its AI-defined future mobility ecosystem from Smart EVs to flying car. Right-hand-drive flagship SUV XPENG G6 on sale with launch price from £39,990, deliveries to start in March 2025. 20 dealerships set to open in the UK, 2025, … Continued

Vehicle-to-grid roadmap a turning point for Australia’s energy future

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The Electric Vehicle Council has described the release of a national roadmap that enables EVs to connect to the grid as a crucial step towards lowering power bills and stabilising the grid. The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today released a National Roadmap for Bidirectional EV Charging, which outlines modelling, opportunities and recommendations. Electric Vehicle … Continued

RACV PROVIDES REMINDER TO PREVENT CHILDREN BEING LOCKED IN HOT CARS

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To prevent children being locked in hot cars, RACV is appealing to all parents and carers to adopt safe behaviours this summer. In 2024, RACV received 653 calls from parents and carers seeking help to free children accidentally locked in vehicles. RACV General Manager Automotive Services Makarla Cole warned that cabin temperatures can climb rapidly, … Continued