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Model Y coming in 2020, but Musk most excited by Tesla ute
Prototype of Model Y, the all-electric SUV crossover, has been approved for production, but Elon Musk seems most excited by the Tesla Ute.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 25, 2018

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Model 3 smashes records, targets Europe and China, not far from “cheap” version
Musk says “cheap” version of the Model 3 not far away, as EV breaks sales records and gets ready for Europe and China markets.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 25, 2018

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Charging & V2G

Chargefox signs up Audi, Hyundai, Jaguar and Mercedes for 350kW EV chargers
The first of Chargefox’s 350kW ultra-rapid EV charging stations has been launched in Victoria. Here’s what you need to know about the technology that will make up Australia’s first open fast-charge network.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 25, 2018

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Uber to help London drivers buy EVs to go all electric by 2025
London Uber drivers will be assisted to buy electric vehicles as part of “Clean Air Plan” to have all Uber on-demand transport services in all-electric vehicles by 2025.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 24, 2018

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Australia’s electric vehicle market charges up
Excitement is growing in the Australian electric vehicle market: more charging infrastructure is being funded, governments are stating to move on policies, and new models are about to be made available.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 24, 2018

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EV News

Nissan says new Leaf will be both a car and a power station
It’s not just an electric car, it’s a power station – Nissan Leaf approved as a power plant for the German energy market, using vehicle-to-grid technology.
Tony Bosworth

Oct 24, 2018

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EV News

One day, your electric car could be one big carbon fibre battery
Swedish study finds carbon fibre could be used as a battery electrode – with game-changing implications for EV makers.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 24, 2018

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FAQs

For solar homes, full battery EVs smarter than extending range of plug-in hybrids
If you want to charge your EV with solar, a full battery model makes better sense than trying to extend range of hybrid plug in.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 24, 2018

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EV News

Dyson will make EVs at Singapore factory to be built by 2020
Electric appliance giant Dyson says it will build a new electric car factory in Singapore, with a view to starting production by 2020.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 24, 2018

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EV News

Australia ‘EV highway’ still worlds behind Electrify America expansion
A combined effort to build Australia’s first nation-wide electric vehicle fast-charging is great news, but recent progress in the US shows we still have a long way to go.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 23, 2018

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EV News

Tesla delivers surprise with mid-range Model 3, but Australia still has to wait
Tesla takes another step towards an “affordable” EV with the surprise release of a mid-range version of the Model 3.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 23, 2018

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EV News

Porsche adds Taycan Cross Turismo to EV sportscar range
German luxury sports carmaker confirms that the Mission E Cross Turismo will begin production at its Zuffenhausen factory.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 22, 2018

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