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Australian EV fleet management start-up announces $US10 million funding round to push into US
Australian electric fleet managing software company Evenergi has announced $US10 million in funding through US investor Aligned Climate Capital.
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Rental giant Hertz hits brake on EV mega plans due to repair issues and price cuts
Hertz has slowed down its big electric vehicle (EV) plans, with the company citing higher damage repair costs and Tesla price cuts affecting the cars’ value.
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Kia strikes deal to re-use and recycle EV batteries, offering second life in cars or the grid
Kia Australia has partnered with battery replacement company Infinitev to better reuse, repurpose and recycle electric vehicle batteries in Australia
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“Not much of an expert:” Tesla slaps down Toyota over EVs in Australia comments
Tesla slaps down Toyota executive for suggesting that Australia is not a good place for electric vehicles as the spat between the two car giants continues.
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Solar powered “Supernova” EV charger opened at HQ of car industry lobby
A solar-powered electric vehicle charger has been opened at the headquarters of the Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales in Sydney.
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Decision to allow wider truck bodies paves way for electrification of big rigs in Australia
Decision to allow wider trucks on Australian roads should pave the way for the electrification of heavy duty transport.
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“More trouble getting mobile reception than charging”: From Sydney to Uluru in BYD Atto 3
Sydney couple drive BYD Atto 3 to Uluru and say getting a mobile connection was harder than finding a place to charge.
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“You won’t get far with that thing, mate:” Model Y does lap of Australia towing a boat trailer
Jeff Giddins took his newly bought Model Y RWD around Australia – a 20,000kms trip – towing a boat trailer.
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Queensland to spend $134m on new buses. Most will be diesel
Queensland Premier Annastacia Palaszczuk last week announced a $134 million investment to build 200 new buses in Queensland. But most will be diesel.
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“Unfit for purpose:” Broken EV chargers spoil the Electric Super Highway
EV driver on his third “big lap” of Australia in an EV says Queensland electric super highway has too many broken fast chargers and is “unfit for purpose.”