ChargePoint officially quits Australia as national charger growth tipped to double
US charging network provider confirms it will “no longer maintain a presence in Australia” from February, shuttering its chargers and app.
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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.
Electric ski slope rescue: Nissan unveils X-Trail e-4ORCE
Nissan’s twin-motor “e-4ORCE” technology is on display as part of a broader "safety on the slopes" campaign in Europe.
“This is our North Star:” Auto giant backs sodium-ion EV battery technology
Dutch automotive giant Stellantis among several companies to invest in French company Tiamat which is commercialising sodium-ion battery technology.
Third phase of EV Super Highway to add 23 new charging stations
Queensland energy minister launches third phase of state's EV Super Highway, rolling out new fast chargers linking regional and rural locations.
NSW council launches shared e-scooter trial with Beam
First metro Sydney council-led electric scooter trial to run for 12 months in partnership with Beam, using Saturn 5 e-scooters.
Siemens to add up to 1,000 VW ID.4 EVs to its corporate fleet
German tech giant Siemens signs deal to supplement its company fleet of vehicles with up to 1,000 Volkswagen ID.4 electric vehicles.
RAA unveils new electric patrol van and 7kW mobile EV charger
Royal Automobile Association unveils Peugeot E-Partner electric patrol van and 7kW mobile EV charger to help EV drivers with a flat battery.
End of New Zealand “ute tax” pushes EV penetration over 50% in December
For the first time, electric vehicles accounted for over 50% of the new car market share in New Zealand in December.
US tips another $1 billion into electric school buses, to cut “toxic air pollution”
US EPA announces nearly $US1 billion in grant funding expected to help purchase over 2,700 mostly electric buses for schools across 37 states.
Hyundai unveils 2024 Kona Electric specs – and price cuts
Three new Kona Electrics are now available, with price cuts for the entry-level and mid-level models.