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Tesla chair Robyn Denholm laments politics of EVs in Australia
Australian chair of Tesla, now world’s most valuable car company, laments politics of EVs in home country.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 2, 2020

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Germany ramps up electric vehicle battery production with big state subsidies
German government invests more than €1.5 billion in battery cell research and production, starting with €300 million grant awarded to battery company Varta.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 2, 2020

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NSW review recommends road tax for electric vehicles, idea branded a “dud”
NSW financial review panel led by CSIRO chair recommends road user charges for EVs, but the idea is rejected as a very strange and dud idea.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 1, 2020

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Converting Uber and Lyft to electric vehicles will triple carbon benefits
Replacing a ride-hail vehicle with an electric car delivers three times the environmental benefits, new study published in Nature Energy on Monday shows.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 1, 2020

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BYD presents Tang electric car to Norway, confirms Europe-wide plans
Warren Buffet-backed BYD launches Tang EV in Norway, and reaffirms plans to expand into the wider European market.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 1, 2020

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Hyundai launches electric minibus, with artificial engine noise
Hyundai launches its first electric minibus, the County Electric, as an economical and eco-friendly alternative to diesel-powered buses, complete with artificial engine noise.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 1, 2020

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McDonalds to get 100s of EV rapid charge points in UK
Fast food giant McDonalds announces drive-through restaurants in UK will now offer customers 100s of rapid charging points through partnership with rapid EV charger InstaVolt network.
Joshua S. Hill

Jul 1, 2020

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Tesla rebounds from pandemic with Model 3 sales doubling in May
Tesla leads global EV market, doubling Model 3 sales in May, while BYD retains second place before launching into European market.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 1, 2020

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Australia’s luxury car tax threshold quietly lifted for electric vehicles
Luxury car tax on low and zero emissions cars in Australia is quietly relaxed, giving EVs bigger break than fossil fuel cars for first time in decade.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 1, 2020

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The next electric vehicles to enter Australia market are nearly ready
Two more EVs are almost ready to enter Australian auto market, adding more choice for those wanting to make the switch to zero emissions transport.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 30, 2020

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Solar synthetic fuels won’t save the internal combustion engine
Cars will have to be powered by renewable electricity. The choice is whether to switch to electric motors and charge by plug, or to keep the internal combustion alive by filling it with liquid sunlight.
Stephanie Searle

Jun 30, 2020

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Some time soon, Australian EV owners may be able to sell power back to the grid
Energy market rule-maker flags moves to allow vehicle to grid charging from electric cars, and cites some interesting new trials.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 30, 2020

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Tesla shares climb as Elon Musk wins top gong and flags break-even quarter
Tesla shares push above $US1,000 again after Musk flags break-even for second quarter in email to staff and is awarded top gong as best CEO.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 30, 2020

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Tritium upgrade puts finger “on pulse” of EV fast charge networks
Australia’s Tritium releases remote access software platform for its electric vehicle fast charging networks customers worldwide.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 30, 2020

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Tesla Model 3 deemed too quick for NSW government employees
NSW energy minister has a Model 3, but bureaucrats won’t share the pleasure because they are deemed too fast for state government fleet.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 30, 2020

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A guide to Tesla destination charger etiquette
For many smaller regional businesses that have installed EV chargers, often at unreasonable installation costs, some ethical behaviour is required from EV owners.
Rob Dean

Jun 29, 2020

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Volkswagen factory produces last ever combustion engine car, shifts to EVs only
Volkswagen’s Zwickau factory produces its last ever combustion engine vehicle, closing a 116-year chapter on fossil-fuelled cars and switching to EV production, only.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 29, 2020

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Zoox alors! Cannon-Brookes cashes in as Amazon chases Tesla on robo-taxis
Cannon-Brookes-backed upstart Zoox bought out by Amazon, as big players battle for supremacy in the autonomous driving market.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 28, 2020

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Plug-in hybrids may not be delivering emissions cuts, new report finds
New report shows plug-in hybrids consume up to five times advertised fuel consumption, usually because the battery is often not charged.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 28, 2020

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“Best car I’ve ever driven”: NSW energy minister’s new car is Tesla Model 3
NSW energy and environment minister Matt Kean’s new government car is a Tesla Model 3, and he believes he is the first minister in the country to have an EV.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 26, 2020

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