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Sixt and Uber to offer discount EV subscription for electric car-share drivers

Sixt and Uber to offer discount EV subscription for electric car-share drivers

UPDATED: Sixt Australia has partnered with Uber to offer rideshare drivers access to electric vehicles through a subscription for $339 per week.
UNSW Sunswift 7 overcomes bushfire smoke to win World Solar Challenge

UNSW Sunswift 7 overcomes bushfire smoke to win World Solar Challenge

Sunswift 7 won the “cruiser class” of the Bridgestone World Solar challenge, despite smoke playing havoc with the competition.
Want a cheaper second-hand EV? Hold out till 2025

Want a cheaper second-hand EV? Hold out till 2025

We’re 18 months away from the first flood of second-hand EVs hitting the market. 
Tesla offers battery upgrades to Model S and Model X owners – at a price

Tesla offers battery upgrades to Model S and Model X owners – at a price

Tesla has stopped selling its premium cars in Australia, but owners of older Tesla Model S and Model X EVs can now get a battery upgrade to improve range – at a price.
New Tesla Model 3 to have a punchier audio system

New Tesla Model 3 to have a punchier audio system

Upcoming Model 3 to now pack more for music lovers with an improved sound system even in the entry-level RWD model.
Victoria paves way for heavy duty electric trucks with permanent axle weight concessions

Victoria paves way for heavy duty electric trucks with permanent axle weight concessions

Victoria is the first state or territory in Australia to announce the permanent removal of one of the main hurdles for heavy-duty electric trucks to operate on local roads.
BYD Dolphin deliveries begin, marking significant milestone for Australian EVs

BYD Dolphin deliveries begin, marking significant milestone for Australian EVs

First deliveries of the lowest cost new EV in the country happened today, marking a significant milestone.
Tesla to supply ultra-fast EV chargers to bp in landmark $US100 million deal

Tesla to supply ultra-fast EV chargers to bp in landmark $US100 million deal

Tesla lands $US100 million deal to supply ultra-fast chargers to oil and petrol retailing giant bp, signalling a landmark shift in the world of EV charging.