Tesla delivers surprise with mid-range Model 3, but Australia still has to wait
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Tesla takes another step towards an “affordable” EV with the surprise release of a mid-range version of the Model 3.
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Porsche adds Taycan Cross Turismo to EV sportscar range
CommentsGerman luxury sports carmaker confirms that the Mission E Cross Turismo will begin production at its Zuffenhausen factory.
ACT urges local governments to join bulk-buy for electric vehicle fleets
CommentsThe ACT – already Australia’s most welcoming territory for electric vehicles – is launching an electric vehicle bulk-buy program aimed at turning government fleets totally electric.
Tasmania’s first 50kW EV charger installed in Launceston
CommentsTasmania to get its first public DC fast charger, installed in Launceston by Brisbane-based Tritium.
Car clubs, ARENA get behind solar-powered ultra-fast EV charging network
CommentsAutomobile clubs and ARENA join forces to help fund first nation-wide public EV ultra-fast charging network, powered by renewable energy.
EV Council calls for electric car sales target, ‘clear leadership’
CommentsAustralia’s Electric Vehicle Council and Environment Victoria call for a sales target for electric and plug-in hybrid cars, in wake of report on future mobility from Infrastructure Victoria.
Peugeot commits “serenely” to new range of electric sports cars
CommentsPeugeot says it is “approaching the energy transition with serenity”, with plans to focus on the development of a range of electrified sports cars, and to launch three new models by 2020.
Electric cars exempt from WA levy to buy back taxi plates
CommentsElectric vehicles used as taxis or ride-shares exempt from WA levy use to fund buy-back of plates from stricken taxi industry.
Victoria report says billions of dollars, many lives, to be saved from autonomous and shared vehicles
CommentsInfrastructure Victoria report identifies $15 billion in benefits for the state from shared and autonomous driving, and a 94 per cent reduction in traffic accidents.
Musk promises more Tesla service centres by end 2019
CommentsElon Musk promises more service centres to handle Tesla customers, as Tesla opens a 50-unit charging station in Hong Kong – the biggest to date in Asia.
