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Australians bought an EV every 77 seconds in June, as even car lobby admits “structural shift” to electric cars
Australians bought an EV or a plug in every 77 seconds in June. Once they start buying an EV every 30 seconds, then electrics will outsell cars with combustion engines.
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Toyota surprised by early success of electric HiLux ute, but no plans to speed up EV rollout and no sign of an electric Yaris
Toyota surprised by interest in electric HiLux ute, despite its low range, but is coy on plans to add more EVs and may have to buy credits to meet emissions standards.
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BYD and Tesla smash EV sales records as electric cars reach 23.4 pct share in landmark month for Australian electric transition
Updated: BYD and Tesla smash their EV sales records in Australia for second successive month, shipping more than 19,000 electric cars between them in month of June.
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EV surge continues in Australia, with Tesla Model Y leading the way and beating 8,000 mark for first time
Tesla records another record month, with the Model Y likely to be the best selling vehicle in the country of any type with a stunning total of more than 8,000 in June.
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EVs will consume nearly as much power as Australia’s homes, but how much will they send back to the grid?
EVs are predicted to consume nearly as much power as Australia’s housing stock, but only about one in ten are expected to be sending power back to the grid.
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Electric cars, home batteries and V2G: Thousands turn out for EV expo
Long-running EV Expo enjoys its biggest crowd yet as consumers seek info on electric car choice, battery storage and vehicle to grid.
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Australian freight start-up plans 20 electric prime movers by end of year, and mobile chargers
Electric road freight company announces plans to fast-track rollout of 20 electric prime movers, to run between Sydney and regional centres, along with six “mobile” charging packs.
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National capital expands low interest loans for EVs, adds electric cargo bikes
ACT expands size of its low interest loan scheme for electric vehicles and home appliances, and has also included electric cargo bikes.
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Tesla vehicle-to-grid rollout is not far away, and could be a lot cheaper than rivals
Tesla has finally rolled out vehicle-to-load technology in Australia and is hinting that vehicle-to-grid is not far away, and likely to be considerably cheaper than other offerings.
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Tesla hits record month of sales in May as Australia EV surge continues
Tesla posts best ever monthly sales in Australia, hitting a new peak of 6,443 sales in May, as interest in electric vehicles continued to surge in light of fossil fuel supply crisis.