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China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

China’s first carbon border tax? Insiders flag big tariff on imported US gas guzzlers

A battle between clean tech and fossil dinosaurs? Insiders say China is poised to slap a 25 per cent tariff on imports of “large-engined” vehicles from the US and Europe.
Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024

Smart joins the rush of new brands bringing electric vehicles to Australia in 2024

Smart has announced its arrival into Australian market with 2 new German designed premium EVs.
Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council

Polestar Australia boss swaps roles to become lead driver on Electric Vehicle Council

Australia’s peak electric vehicle lobby group will get a new driver after its inaugural chief executive revealed plans to step down from the role. 
Largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in Australia unveiled in NSW

Largest rollout of public kerbside EV chargers in Australia unveiled in NSW

NSW unveils what it says is the largest rollout of kerbside EV chargers in Australia, a day after announcing home battery rebates.
Mercedes Benz slashes prices on its EQE electric SUV by up to $23,000

Mercedes Benz slashes prices on its EQE electric SUV by up to $23,000

Another brand significantly cuts prices on its premium electric SUVs and EV prices continue to remain in spotlight.
Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs?

Will Australia dare follow Paris and support bikes and electric trucks instead of fossil SUVs?

The Australian government admits that growing SUV sales threaten to undermine progress on EVs. It hints at following Paris and other parts of Europe in encouraging bikes and electric trucks.
New York startup launches 500kW “charging trees”, says it will grow network bigger than Tesla

New York startup launches 500kW “charging trees”, says it will grow network bigger than Tesla

An innovative New York startup company has developed a space-saving EV charger that unlocks up to 500kW speed charging in street-side and tight underground parking applications. The company, which has received funding from Google, says its network will be bigger than Tesla’s.
Tesla claims record uptime of 99.97 per cent for Supercharger network

Tesla claims record uptime of 99.97 per cent for Supercharger network

Tesla doubles down on improving charger reliability with uptime now reaching record levels.