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Jet Charge to help Australia’s largest insurer electrify vehicle fleet

Jet Charge to help Australia’s largest insurer electrify vehicle fleet

Australia’s leading electric vehicle infrastructure company announced partnership with local insurer IAG to electrify its fleet of around 650 vehicles.
Public hospital installs six EV fast chargers adjacent to emergency department

Public hospital installs six EV fast chargers adjacent to emergency department

Six charging bays with 150kW EV charger units have been installed adjacent the hospital’s emergency department entrance, for use by staff, patients and visitors.
Step change: Panasonic to begin mass production of 4680 EV battery cells

Step change: Panasonic to begin mass production of 4680 EV battery cells

Panasonic says new 4680 battery cells will revolutionise the EV industry, making them more efficient and boosting capacity.
Geely: Another Chinese automotive giant to enter Australia with first EV

Geely: Another Chinese automotive giant to enter Australia with first EV

Automotive giant Geely Auto to enter Australia with a tech-focused electric SUV designed for 89 markets.
Tesla reaches supercharger milestone, opens multiple new sites

Tesla reaches supercharger milestone, opens multiple new sites

Tesla opens multiple new sites across two states, making it easier for EV drivers to travel further in the coming months.
Toyota joins legacy car makers in putting brakes on electric rollout

Toyota joins legacy car makers in putting brakes on electric rollout

Toyota becomes latest auto giant to dial back its planned rollout of EVs, putting its focus once again on hybrid alternatives.
Chery Omoda E5 pricing released, adds another affordable EV to stable

Chery Omoda E5 pricing released, adds another affordable EV to stable

One of Australia’s fastest-growing car brands reveals pricing of the its new EV that is packed with features and affordability in mind.
Elon Musk hints at Tesla self-driving tech being released in Australia in early 2025

Elon Musk hints at Tesla self-driving tech being released in Australia in early 2025

Tesla has been pushing full self driving efforts in a big way with Elon Musk now hinting its right-hand-drive market arrival in Q1 2025.