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Tesla posts another near record sales month in August, pointing to “structural shift” in Australia’s EV market
Australia is experiencing a “structural shift” as Tesla electric vehicle sales surge again and the ABS notes the role of EVs in boosting economic growth.“Fanciful pipe-dream:” Queensland dumps mandate for electric buses, calls them “big, expensive paperweights”
Queensland LNP government has dumped the state’s electric bus mandate, saying the plans were “half-baked” and would only create “expensive paperweights” to block streets.
Hyundai unveils battery cells to slash charging times as it prepares to launch extended range hybrids, and new EVs
Hyundai’s investor day included mixed news, with major new developments in battery cells but a near term focus on extended range hybrids, plus some new EVs.EV News
Hyundai unveils battery cells to slash charging times as it prepares to launch extended range hybrids, and new EVs
Hyundai’s investor day included mixed news, with major new developments in battery cells but a near term focus on extended range hybrids, plus some new EVs.Volkswagen finally debuts its ID. California Cruise all electric camper
Volkswagen finally debuts its first fully electric campervan, the ID. California Cruise, based on the ID. Buzz and billed as the first of a new all-electric California family.
Tesla ups EV range in Model 3 to more than 570 km, just by changing tyres
Tesla updates tyres on the Model 3, adding 38 km of range and improving efficiency, without increasing battery capacity.Road Trips

Charge, tow, repeat: Long distance electric car touring with a pop-top camper trailer
A Tesla Model 3 tows a 50-year-old camper nearly 5,700km, revealing the real impact on range, charging and cost.
Always be charging! Electric campervan pioneers caught short and need a tow on first lap of Australia
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