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Nullarbor EV charging site to be upgraded to fill in electric vehicle black spot

Nullarbor EV charging site to be upgraded to fill in electric vehicle black spot

A planned EV charging site will be upgraded to 50kW to help fill a charging black spot across the Nullarbor route linking South Australia and Western Australia.
Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage

Rivian halts production of electric delivery vans to Amazon, blames parts shortage

American electric vehicle (EV) maker Rivian has been forced to halt production of its Electric Delivery Van (EDV) due to a shortage of parts.
New electric SUV, Deepal S07, wins approval for Australian roads

New electric SUV, Deepal S07, wins approval for Australian roads

A new Chinese EV brand appears headed for Australia after the company won registration approval for its electric SUV, the Deepal SO7.
Cadillac plans first “experience centre” in Australia as it prepares for EV launch

Cadillac plans first “experience centre” in Australia as it prepares for EV launch

Cadillac begins work on the first of three planned “Experience Centre” showrooms in major Australian and New Zealand cities ahead of the release of its first electric vehicle in these market.
Fuel giant Ampol says delays in grid connections hold up rollout of EV fast-chargers

Fuel giant Ampol says delays in grid connections hold up rollout of EV fast-chargers

Ampol says delays in getting grid connections continue to hold up rollout of EV fast-charging network, with 2024 targets now pushed into 2025.
Tesla takes away premium features and lowers entry price of Model 3

Tesla takes away premium features and lowers entry price of Model 3

Tesla to lower prices on its Model 3 in one key market by removing premium features from its refreshed electric sedan. Laying the groundwork for a low cost EV?
The fast charger failures and gaps on main coastal route are not acceptable

The fast charger failures and gaps on main coastal route are not acceptable

An EV is the best thing I have done and I will continue to travel, but single charger installations and the known unreliability of the older Tritium chargers is not the best way forward.
Geely, XPeng, Jaecoo, Skywell: Some of the little known EV brands charging to Australia

Geely, XPeng, Jaecoo, Skywell: Some of the little known EV brands charging to Australia

Electric vehicle manufacturers from China are queuing up to launch models in Australia in the next 18 months, fuelled by rising interest and changes to regulations.