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BP adds EV “tap and charge” to its Australian fast charging hubs

BP adds EV “tap and charge” to its Australian fast charging hubs

BP says it is adding a “tap and charge” feature to its BP Plus platform that will allow fleet customers to recharge their electric vehicles (EVs) with the company’s charging business, BP Pulse.
Tesla’s upcoming software update makes its EVs even safer

Tesla’s upcoming software update makes its EVs even safer

Tesla’s upcoming software update will increase safety for owners and their vehicles along with adding convenience in some locations.
EVs more reliable than ICE vehicles, with the best and worst electric cars identified

EVs more reliable than ICE vehicles, with the best and worst electric cars identified

German study finds clear difference in number of breakdowns between internal combustion engine cars and EVs, as reveals the most reliable and most breakdown prone electric cars.
Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers – especially on highways

Some hybrid cars thirstier than their petrol peers – especially on highways

They are sold as vehicles that will cut petrol consumption, but tests on Australian roads show some hybrid cars use more fuel than standard models – particularly on highways.
Australia’s second biggest fast charging site opens, with the biggest coming soon

Australia’s second biggest fast charging site opens, with the biggest coming soon

Australia’s second biggest fast charging sites opens in a key thoroughfare with 15 bays, including several drive through bays, ahead of busy holiday period.
Geely receives top ANCAP safety score for low cost EX5, its first EV in Australia

Geely receives top ANCAP safety score for low cost EX5, its first EV in Australia

Geely EX5 scores highly with ANCAP safety rating, highlighting how well equipped this affordable electric SUV is in safety tech.
Lowest cost Tesla Cybertruck hits the market, starting at $A100,000

Lowest cost Tesla Cybertruck hits the market, starting at $A100,000

After 18 months since first Cybertruck deliveries, the cheapest version is here priced at $A100,000 with over 560 km of range.
Coalition threat to NVES is pandering to climate deniers and bearded ute-drivers

Coalition threat to NVES is pandering to climate deniers and bearded ute-drivers

The companies complaining most about vehicle emissions standards are those that have done the least on the transition to EVs. The Coalition has returned to type.