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Tesla plans new supercharger site near Adelaide, open to all EVs

Tesla plans new supercharger site near Adelaide, open to all EVs

South Australia to receive a new supercharger as Tesla ownership more than doubles in 2023.
Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads

Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads

Regulators in Australia and around the world are being urged to take Toyota to task over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.  
No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

When fossil fuel supplies run out, EVs can still run on locally produced solar in some of the most remote regions on the planet. Maybe Mad Max should have driven an EV?
Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

Scott Morrison resigns three days after a photo is published of a Tesla towing a caravan parked outside his electoral office. Were the two events linked?
Tesla Superchargers dominate spectacular growth in Australia’s EV charging network

Tesla Superchargers dominate spectacular growth in Australia’s EV charging network

There has been blistering growth in Australia’s EV fast charging network in the last three months, with Tesla leading the charge but new players also emerging.
Stellantis unveils new 800km electric platform to be led by Dodge and Jeep

Stellantis unveils new 800km electric platform to be led by Dodge and Jeep

World’s number-three carmaker unveils new battery electric vehicle platform which will be the basis for eight new EVs across five brands, starting with Dodge and Jeep.
Performance version of refreshed Tesla Model 3 spotted on streets for first time

Performance version of refreshed Tesla Model 3 spotted on streets for first time

Tesla’s unreleased performance electric sedan variant is spotted with fans “more excited for it than any other Tesla product”.
Melbourne coworking space adds Tesla Model Y

Melbourne coworking space adds Tesla Model Y

Melbourne inner-city coworking space launches a shared electric vehicle scheme, making available a Tesla Model Y for members to book and use as needed.