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Australia’s EV charging network is struggling to keep up with new car sales, a report has found, with an average of 24 electric cars for every public charger.Logistics giant backs plans for state’s first electric freight network, possibly with Chinese trucks and battery swaps
Perth-based logistics giant backs plans to build state’s first electric heavy freight charging network, including an initial three 12-bay stations.
Polestar Australia confirms it has cut prices for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, to match new electric SUV
Polestar confirms it has cut prices for the 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, aligning its price with the recently launched Polestar 4 electric SUV.Shorts
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Polestar Australia confirms it has cut prices for 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, to match new electric SUV
Polestar confirms it has cut prices for the 2027 Polestar 4 coupé, aligning its price with the recently launched Polestar 4 electric SUV.“Greenwashing stunt:” Plug-in hybrids emit six times more than claimed, and are getting worse, study finds
Plug-in hybrids described as one of the auto industry’s “greatest greenwashing stunts” as new study shows pollution six times more than claimed, and getting worse.
Australia’s dramatic electric U-turn: “Everyone knows someone with an EV”
Uber driver Bruno Ricotta says his Chery E5 electric SUV will save up to $8000 a year in petrol and servicing costs, and has made him a go-to source of advice for other motorists.
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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.
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