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Tesla Model 3s gather in force for new owner bootcamps
What do you call a group of Model 3s? Whether a charge, a volt, a battery, or an enthusiasm, Model 3 owners are coming out in force in Australia.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 21, 2019

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EV News

Eindhoven cruises to success in Darwin to Adelaide solar racing challenge
Dutch solar racing team Team Eindhoven takes first place in Cruiser Class at this year’s Bridgestone Solar Racing Challenge awards night.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 21, 2019

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EV News

Solar inverter company SolarEdge shifts to electric vehicle charging
SolarEdge introduces new inverter product that uses solar monitoring and electric vehicle charge scheduling to help homeowners maximise use of rooftop solar for their EVs.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 21, 2019

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FAQs

Are electric cars better than ICE at cruise control?
Do electric vehicles do a better job by automatically adjusting the level of regenerative braking to maintain speed? Yes! Here’s why.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 20, 2019

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EV News

Report: Benefits of electric vehicle transition far outweigh costs
Report by the ICCT finds that the costs of transition to electric transport far outweighed by benefits to society. So when will Australia get on board?
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 18, 2019

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EV News

Belgium’s Agoria claims line honours in world solar electric car challenge
Belgium’s Agoria first across the line in this year’s incident-packed Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, although two classes have yet to finish.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 18, 2019

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EV News

Uproar as Tesla tells customers of 3-month wait for Performance Model 3s
Tesla customers in Australia unhappy after being told Performance Model 3s may not arrive until January, 2020. Meanwhile, Tesla adds extra range.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 18, 2019

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EV News

First Chinese electric vehicle might be headed to Australia
First Chinese-made electric vehicles heading to Australia, offering new competition in lower to middle price points.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 18, 2019

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EV News

Happy days: Fonzarelli unveils new entry-level electric scooter dubbed “Arthur”
Sydney-based Fonzarelli unveils new electric scooter dubbed “Arthur” after the sitcom character from Happy Days.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 18, 2019

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Leading the charge to electric transport
ACT climate change minister Shane Rattenbury outlines the territory’s zero emissions strategy for transport, starting with the government fleet.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 17, 2019

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EV News

Melbourne Water drives plan to go electric and cut emissions
Melbourne Water adds two all-electric hatchbacks to fleet as part of plan to go 100% carbon neutral by 2030, saying it will now only buy electric where a suitable option exists.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 17, 2019

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EV News

Another one bites the dust: Vattenfall exits after fire in solar race challenge
Unfortunate circumstances have befallen another team in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, with the Netherlands’ Vattenfall team forced out of the race when its vehicle caught fire.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 17, 2019

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