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Sixt and Uber to offer discount EV subscription for electric car-share drivers
UPDATED: Sixt Australia has partnered with Uber to offer rideshare drivers access to electric vehicles through a subscription for $339 per week.
UNSW Sunswift 7 overcomes bushfire smoke to win World Solar Challenge
Sunswift 7 won the "cruiser class" of the Bridgestone World Solar challenge, despite smoke playing havoc with the competition.
Want a cheaper second-hand EV? Hold out till 2025
We’re 18 months away from the first flood of second-hand EVs hitting the market.Â
Tesla offers battery upgrades to Model S and Model X owners – at a price
Tesla has stopped selling its premium cars in Australia, but owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X EVs can now get a battery upgrade to improve range - at a price.
New Tesla Model 3 to have a punchier audio system
Upcoming Model 3 to now pack more for music lovers with an improved sound system even in the entry-level RWD model.
Victoria paves way for heavy duty electric trucks with permanent axle weight concessions
Victoria is the first state or territory in Australia to announce the permanent removal of one of the main hurdles for heavy-duty electric trucks to operate on local roads.
BYD Dolphin deliveries begin, marking significant milestone for Australian EVs
First deliveries of the lowest cost new EV in the country happened today, marking a significant milestone.
Tesla to supply ultra-fast EV chargers to bp in landmark $US100 million deal
Tesla lands $US100 million deal to supply ultra-fast chargers to oil and petrol retailing giant bp, signalling a landmark shift in the world of EV charging.
Kia strikes deal to re-use and recycle EV batteries, offering second life in cars or the grid
Kia Australia has partnered with battery replacement company Infinitev to better reuse, repurpose and recycle electric vehicle batteries in Australia