Tesla rolls out pre-fabricated Superchargers to new sites in just 4 days
Tesla showcases how it can quickly deploy its superchargers in as little as 4 days.
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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.
Price remains sticking point for most Australians as they consider EVs
University of Sydney research finds large number of drivers say they can't afford to upgrade to an EV, while a minority just aren't interested in making the switch.Â
Battery recycling capacity set to outstrip supply of end-of-life EV batteries by 4 to 1
There's been a lot of misinformation on social media warning of a dystopian future of millions EV batteries piling up around us. The truth is that used EV batteries are valuable and will be in hot demand.
Australian fossil car industry spends over $500 per vehicle on advertising
Could the fossil car industry survive without paid advertising? Should we ban fossil car ads like we did for cigarettes, given the impact on climate, health and environment?
Tesla opens its first in-house collision repair centre in Australia
Tesla has opened its first in-house collision and body repair shop in the country with more to follow.
Electric vehicle numbers could overtake petrol cars in Norway this year
With EV sales at 90 per cent of the new car market, the number of electric cars on Norway roads s likely to overtake petrol cars within the next 12 months.
Robotaxi transitions Tesla from a seller of vehicles to a seller of mobility
Many analysts have been conditioned to view Tesla as just another vehicle manufacturer, but the truth is Tesla is a software company that just happens to also be the world's most advanced EV maker.
Australia urged to ban sales of new petrol and diesel vehicles by 2035 at latest
Climate Council urges ban on new petrol and diesel cars in Australia by 2035 at the latest, more electric trucks and incentives for households to get rid of one of their cars.
BYD takes sales of its $A15,000 EV to 360,000 in less than 12 months
BYD sells 360,000 of its most-affordable city electric car in under 12 months as it continues to expand its global footprint.
MG Cyberster electric roadster spotted testing on Melbourne roads
MG's electric convertible has made its way down to Victoria, hinting potential local launch this year.