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Gaping hole in pollution policy: Non-road diesel engines face noxious emissions standard

Gaping hole in pollution policy: Non-road diesel engines face noxious emissions standard

Non-road diesel engines burn through as much as diesel as Australia’s 5 million on-road diesel vehicles. But they are completely unregulated, and deadly.
Tesla on track to smash targets after producing almost a million EVs in first 6 months

Tesla on track to smash targets after producing almost a million EVs in first 6 months

Exponential: Tesla smashes its quarterly sales and production records and is on track to beat its 2023 production target of 2 million EVs.
World’s largest battery make CATL to build multiple recycling plants in Europe

World’s largest battery make CATL to build multiple recycling plants in Europe

The world’s largest battery maker CATL is in talks to set up multiple battery recycling facilities in Europe and in North America.
Electrify America and Polestar join rush to adopt Tesla charging standard

Electrify America and Polestar join rush to adopt Tesla charging standard

Born out of the “Dieselgate” scandal, Volkswagen’s Electrify America charging network has committed to adopting Tesla’s NACS charging standard. Polestar has also announced it will start using NACS.
More EV brands set up right-hand-drive electric vehicle production

More EV brands set up right-hand-drive electric vehicle production

New EV brands are setting up EV manufacturing operation of cars that could potentially make it to Australian shores in coming years.
Tesla’s new Model 3 range expected to be bumped up to around 550 km

Tesla’s new Model 3 range expected to be bumped up to around 550 km

Tesla’s upcoming Model 3 to get a new larger battery that can deliver 550 km of WLTP range on a single charge.
Use Zoom in your Tesla: Access to third-party apps in the pipeline

Use Zoom in your Tesla: Access to third-party apps in the pipeline

Tesla appears to be gearing up its operating system to allow for third-party applications, including apps like Zoom.
Ampol to install EV charging bays in shopping centres around the country 

Ampol to install EV charging bays in shopping centres around the country 

Petrol retailer Ampol will install AmpCharge EV charging bays in multiple Mirvac branded shopping centres around the country, in a first for the company.