Polestar continues to ramp up its Australian retail network
Polestar has added five new retail locations since the start of the year, including a new test drive and handover centre in Canberra and a new retail presence in Launceston.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Nissan unveils UK pricing for new all-electric Micra, first of four new EV models
Nissan has unveiled pricing for its new all-electric Micra, the first of four new electric models to be released by the Japanese car maker.
EV sales stutter in UK but continue to ramp up in Germany, BYD beats Tesla
EV sales show growth in both UK and Germany, but Tesla continues to suffer and has been overtaken in both markets by BYD.
Tesla, BYD, Kia and Smart EVs all fall short in Australian real-world range tests
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Researchers unveil method for real-time EV battery state-of-health monitoring
German researchers says they have devised a way to provide an in-depth picture of what is going on inside an EV battery, and even predict the battery cells' potential lifespan.
Electric Vehicle Council slams Productivity Commission call to scrap EV incentives
EVC says Productivity Commission’s call to phase out electric vehicle incentives could “slam the brakes” on EV uptake across the country.
Tesla Model Y to get new role in Australian mining fleets
Australian EV distributor and mining transport logistics provider has brought the Tesla Model Y into its expanding offering of electric fleet vehicles tailored to mining fleets.
Sales of battery electric heavy trucks surge in China to nearly one quarter of market
Sales of battery electric heavy-duty vehicles have surged in China in the first half of 2025, accounting for 22 pct of all heavy-duty vehicle sales, up from only 8.6 per cent a year earlier.
EV adoption in Europe – strong in the north, weak in the south
EV sales are generally stronger in the north of Europe, and weaker in the south - with no brand dominant across the continent.
Norway sets record month for EV sales – 97.2 per cent – as Tesla slips to fourth in electric brands
Norway has once again set a new adoption record, with EVs accounting for 97.2 per cent of all new passenger vehicles registered and delivered in July, and Tesla slipping to fourth in electric brands.