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“Family and ute tax:” Federal Coalition still obsessing over electric weekends

“Family and ute tax:” Federal Coalition still obsessing over electric weekends

Coalition is branding the NVES as a “family and ute tax” in a reprise of the brain numbing “EVs will ruin your weekend” campaign. We explain why it is nonsense.
Tesla launches official tow pack for its Model 3 electric sedan in Australia

Tesla launches official tow pack for its Model 3 electric sedan in Australia

Tesla’s Model 3 now gets an official tow package looking at towing trailers, bikes and much more.
EV batteries may last 40 pct longer than previously thought, new study shows

EV batteries may last 40 pct longer than previously thought, new study shows

Tests in real-world driving conditions show that EV batteries may last nearly 40 per cent longer than previously thought, amounting to an extra 300,000 kilometres.
BYD sends 9,000 units of its lowest cost EV, the Dolphin Mini, to European markets

BYD sends 9,000 units of its lowest cost EV, the Dolphin Mini, to European markets

Thousands of BYD’s smallest and cheapest city EV now head to Europe, as rapid global expansion continues.
Vehicle to grid milestone: Electric ute trial paves way for EVs to be batteries on wheels

Vehicle to grid milestone: Electric ute trial paves way for EVs to be batteries on wheels

A landmark trial with a Ford F150 Lightning electric ute has paved the way for vehicle-to-grid technology to be used across one of Australia’s largest electricity networks.
Tesla cars are now driving themselves off production line for kilometers

Tesla cars are now driving themselves off production line for kilometers

Tesla cars are now driving themselves for multiple kilometers, straight off the production line.
Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia

Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia

Geely says it has received more than 600 orders for its electric EX5 SUV in Australia, 188 of have already been delivered to customers.
“Elon, we have a problem:” Tesla share of Europe car market falls by half

“Elon, we have a problem:” Tesla share of Europe car market falls by half

Latest data coming out of the car industry in Europe highlights the depth of Tesla problems, with its overall market share plunging by one half over the last 12 months.