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VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar

VW to use old EV batteries to build massive grid battery to store wind and solar

Volkswagen plans to install large battery storage capacities in northern Germany to store wind and solar power, using mostly second-hand EV batteries.
Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia

Tesla Supercharger rollout expands with at least 27 new chargers in Australia

Tesla’s reliable supercharging network continues to grow in Australia despite recent round of layoffs.
“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones

“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones

An Australian university has replaced two hybrid buses with two fully electric ones, saying that “every decision matters” in the race to cut emissions.
MG opens pre-orders for Cyberster electric roadster due in Australia later this year

MG opens pre-orders for Cyberster electric roadster due in Australia later this year

MG opens pre-orders for its Cyberster electric convertible roadster that is due in Australia later this year, with prices starting from at least $100,000.
Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600 long-haul electric truck with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600 long-haul electric truck with 500km range

Mercedes-Benz has revealed the prototype eActros 600, a long haul electric truck with a driving range of 500 km.
Hyundai to release new low cost EV that could join sub-$40,000 club in Australia

Hyundai to release new low cost EV that could join sub-$40,000 club in Australia

Hyundai have unveiled their smallest and most affordable EV to date, based on a popular petrol model in Korea. If it comes to Australia, it will likely add to the growing number of sub $40,000 EVs.
“Traffic is still traffic:” Australia needs to triple EV target, and think smarter about transport

“Traffic is still traffic:” Australia needs to triple EV target, and think smarter about transport

New report shows need for “diverse solutions” for decarbonising Australia’s transport sector. In addition to a high share of EVs, active and public transport are critical to remaining 1.5° aligned.
Germany is building too many EV charging points, says energy industry

Germany is building too many EV charging points, says energy industry

Energy industry lobby says plans for EV charging in Germany far exceeds demand and could have unnecessary economic impacts on grid operators.