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Renault returns to Australia EV market with all-electric Megane

Renault returns to Australia EV market with all-electric Megane

French car maker Renault has another crack at the Australian EV market with the launch of its fully electric Megane.
Australia’s first electric fire truck rolls out, and it won’t be blowing smoke

Australia’s first electric fire truck rolls out, and it won’t be blowing smoke

Australia’s first battery electric fire truck rolls out, to be used by the ACT, and more are on their way.
Energy storage system for wind and solar park to use second-life Jaguar I-Pace batteries

Energy storage system for wind and solar park to use second-life Jaguar I-Pace batteries

Jaguar Land Rover to supply up to 90 second-life Jaguar I-Pace batteries to be used in a 7.5MWh energy storage system in a wind and solar park.
China’s CATL launches “superfast” battery that can add 400km in less time to sip a latte

China’s CATL launches “superfast” battery that can add 400km in less time to sip a latte

China battery giant CATL launches new LFB battery capable of adding 400kms of range in 10 minutes.
NRMA opens its most powerful EV charging station yet as national network rolls out

NRMA opens its most powerful EV charging station yet as national network rolls out

NRMA opens its fastest EV charging site yet, using a new brand, as it rolls out more of its national network program.
Emerging Chinese EV maker sends out first batch of right hand drive electric cars

Emerging Chinese EV maker sends out first batch of right hand drive electric cars

New right-hand-drive EV models are heading to Thailand as GAC Aion brand looks to expands globally.
WA receives largest Tesla shipment with over 700 EVs unloaded

WA receives largest Tesla shipment with over 700 EVs unloaded

The largest single Tesla shipment has arrived in WA, highlighting the growing demand for EVs in the west.
NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market

NSW may scrap EV rebates in Australia’s biggest electric vehicle market

NSW Premier says his state may scrap EV rebates because “we think it is pushing up the costs of EVs.”