Tesla hits new heights, installs supercharger within sight of Mt Everest
Tesla supercharger station installed within sight of Mt Everest as one of 11 recently installed around China, charting a "picturesque route from Chengdu to Tingri.”
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia
Sonnen jumps into Australia's EV subscription market, offering sonnenBatterie customers the choice of six vehicles, including Tesla Model 3.
Nio to expand battery swap to Europe, deliveries in late Q3
Chinese electric car manufacturer Nio will expand its battery swap stations and start delivering its ES8 to Europe in September.
Australian electric car-sharing company reports increased demand
Electric car rental firm Evee taps into the growing interest in EVs, even if many consumers still can't find a new electric they can afford.
The sobering truth about April’s record auto sales
EV sales in Australia increased five-fold from April 2020, but digging into the numbers reveals a sobering truth.
Ford’s first electric ute to revive Lightning name
Ford will reportedly revive the "Lightning" name for its electric F-150 pickup truck, better known as a “ute” here in Australia.
Drivers are using “cheat” systems with Tesla’s Autopilot
Some Tesla drivers are finding ways around Autopilot restrictions, actions that others describe as stupid, irresponsible, and dangerous.
Tritium scores deal to help electrify US army’s 225,000-strong vehicle fleet
Electric vehicle charging company Tritium has been selected to take part in a US army program to help transition its fleet to electric vehicles.
Nissan Leaf e+ review: Longer range, and back-up power for home
The Japanese all-electric car has been launched anew in Australia with a longer range and a higher ticket price.
Perrottet flags “holistic” approach to electric vehicle road tax in NSW
NSW treasurer Dominic Perrottet says the state will take a more "nuanced" approach to taxing electric vehicles in the upcoming state budget.