Regional hub triples public EV charging network, as electric car uptake climbs
City of Newcastle says it's close to completing a near tripling of its public EV charging network, with 34 new charging ports across 11 locations.
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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.
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Tesla dominates again in Norway, but slump continues in rest of Europe
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The battle against misinformation, and the search for EV mechanics
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New “ultrafast” EV charging clusters that won’t break the grid
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BYD sales growth stutter after price war kicks off in world’s biggest market
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EVs increase share across Europe, even as Tesla sales plummet in 2025
EV sales continue to surge across Europe, with the notable exception of Tesla.