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Solid state batteries: Toyota has history of talking big on EV breakthrough, but not delivering

Solid state batteries: Toyota has history of talking big on EV breakthrough, but not delivering

Media reports of Toyota’s “battery breakthrough” should be taken with a grain of salt. The company has been promising big things on batteries for more than 14 years.
South Australia’s RAA EV network gets first 150kW rapid charger site

South Australia’s RAA EV network gets first 150kW rapid charger site

RAA opens the first of more than 50 rapid and ultra rapid EV chargers, with rates of 150kW or more.
Rivian beats expectations, producing nearly 14,000 electric vehicles in Q2

Rivian beats expectations, producing nearly 14,000 electric vehicles in Q2

Electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian says it has produced 13,992 vehicles and delivered 12,640 vehicles during the second quarter, handily beating market expectations.
“I don’t know if love can beat Tesla:” Toyota’s mixed messages on EV transition

“I don’t know if love can beat Tesla:” Toyota’s mixed messages on EV transition

New details of Toyota’s recent general meeting have emerged including why it rejected shareholder proposals to disclose the companies climate lobbying.
New research shows car owners can save $10,000 with strong fuel efficiency standards

New research shows car owners can save $10,000 with strong fuel efficiency standards

Study commissioned by Climate Council and Electric Vehicle Council shows Australians could share in up to $13.6 billion in savings from strong vehicle efficiency standards.
Too big, too heavy and too slow to change: road transport is way off track for net zero

Too big, too heavy and too slow to change: road transport is way off track for net zero

Sales of large, heavy vehicles such as SUVs and utes are growing in Australia. This is a big problem.
Foton to deliver three hydrogen buses as Tasmania weights electric and fuel cell options

Foton to deliver three hydrogen buses as Tasmania weights electric and fuel cell options

China’s Foton wins tender to trial three hydrogen electric buses in Tasmania as the island state weighs its fuel cell and electric bus options.
How Germany and France are making EVs affordable for people on lower incomes

How Germany and France are making EVs affordable for people on lower incomes

Up until now EV uptake has been inequitable with few able to pay high purchase prices. Good public policy and incentive schemes can level the playing field.