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Tesla Model 3 rated with up to 10 per cent increase in range, efficiency
New ratings published by US-based EPA show that upgraded Tesla Model 3 driving range has increased by 9.6%.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 29, 2020

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EV News

BOC to supply solar-fuelled electrolysers for Fortescue’s hydrogen bus fleet
BOC to build solar-powered hydrogen production and refuelling facilities at Fortescue’s Christmas Creek mine, for fuel-cell buses that transport workers.
Michael Mazengarb

Oct 29, 2020

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EV News

Mini to launch two electric crossovers as it focuses on China
Mini to launch two new electric crossover models as it focuses on China market and creates “power of choice” branding strategy.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 29, 2020

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Direct imports to lift EV choice for Australian consumers
Nexport’s Luke Todd on plan to import four electric vehicle models from China’s BYD, and creating a platform for more EV makers to import directly into Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 29, 2020

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EV News

Nexport targets four BYD electric models in first stage of big EV import plan
Nexport to bring in four electric models from Chinese car giant BYD, in first stage of plans to create a new platform for direct imports of new EVs into Australia.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 29, 2020

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EV News

Renault Zoe, Model 3 and Peugeot electric van win UK motoring awards
All-electric Renault Zoe, Tesla Model 3 and Peugeot e-Expert bag gongs in Parkers New Car Awards 2021.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 28, 2020

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EV News

Tesla says Berlin-made Model Y deliveries to start in early 2021
Tesla tells customer it will start delivering Model Y electric crossovers made at Berlin gigafactory by June next year. But reports suggest it could be sooner than that.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 28, 2020

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EV News

Children’s pester power a driving force behind electric car choice, finds Peugeot
Children are driving force behind decision to switch to electric vehicles, Peugeot finds, as new Australian GM looks to younger audience and considers e-208 for Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 28, 2020

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EV News

How a Hyundai Kona helped Tesla Model 3’s landmark victory in Targa West rally
Mobile charging units, including a Hyundai Kona, proved the key to the landmark victory by a Model 3 in the Targa West rally. Oh, and the Tesla’s stunning acceleration.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 28, 2020

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Tesla has made the EV transition inevitable, but can the big legacy car makers catch up?
Tesla is already the market leader in EVs, but it is beating the legacy car makers on revenue growth, margins and cash flow. And then there is software.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 27, 2020

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EV News

“First” vehicle-to-grid electric car charger goes on sale in Australia
Australian-owned EV-NRG launches domestic V2G charger, with ability to both charge an electric car and discharge energy back to the grid.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 27, 2020

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EV News

Kia increases electric ambitions to 11 new EV models by 2025
Kia ups EV ambitions to include 11 new models by 2025, as part of its $A35 billion plan to achieve 25% electric sales by 2029.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 27, 2020

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Autonomous Vehicles

Amazing drone footage captures Tesla’s latest self-driving software
Latest release of Tesla FSD beta software in motion recorded in captivating footage by a drone.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 27, 2020

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EV News

Hyundai New Zealand recalls 700 Kona electrics, Australia may be next
Hyundai has recalled some 700 South Korean-built 64kWh Kona electric vehicles, and Australia may be next.
Bryce Gaton and Bridie Schmidt

Oct 27, 2020

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EV News

Fisker to reveal all-electric Ocean SUV at 2021 LA Auto Show
US EV start-up Fisker announces production version of all-electric Fisker Ocean SUV will debut at Los Angeles Auto Show, set to be held in May 2021.
Joshua S. Hill

Oct 27, 2020

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EV News

Jacinda Ardern to get all-electric Audi e-tron to replace diesel fleet car
New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern – and toddler Neve – will soon be riding in clean and green ministerial Audi-e-tron, replacing the government’s standard diesel BMW 7 series vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 26, 2020

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EV News

Tesla Model 3 takes out Targa West rally, beating fossil fuel rivals by huge margin
Tesla Model 3 takes first position in 130 class of Targa West rally, almost 10 minutes ahead of a lineup of fossil-fuelled competitors.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 26, 2020

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EV News

Elon Musk says no Tesla FSD price rise yet, as regulators watch closely
Tesla will not yet raise price of FSD package outside US, as regulators watch autonomous beta testing closely.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 26, 2020

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Batteries

Researchers develop lightweight battery pack for electric vehicles
Scientists at Germany’s Fraunhofer Institute have developed a lightweight battery pack to reduce the overall weight of e-car batteries.
Julian Wettengel

Oct 24, 2020

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FAQs

Where do old electric vehicle batteries go to die?
Electric car batteries don’t die, but after seeing 8 to 10 years service in a car they can retire to a second life in energy storage systems.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 24, 2020

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