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EVDirect to offer 100,000 affordable EV chargers in Australia

EVDirect to offer 100,000 affordable EV chargers in Australia

More affordable home charging options are on the way for electric vehicle drivers with EVDirect to offer 100,000 AC chargers.
Unplugged, or unhinged: Big Oil’s ad campaign against electric vehicles

Unplugged, or unhinged: Big Oil’s ad campaign against electric vehicles

Big Oil is upping its fight against the accelerating uptake of electric vehicles, suggesting cutting the cables spells freedom.
Surge in EV uptake leaves fast-charging networks struggling to keep up

Surge in EV uptake leaves fast-charging networks struggling to keep up

Charging networks are struggling to keep up with EV demand as official forecasts misread the accelerating pace of the transition.
Milestone: Tesla produces first shiny new Cybertruck, but will it come to Australia?

Milestone: Tesla produces first shiny new Cybertruck, but will it come to Australia?

Tesla enters the massive truck market by producing its first Cybertruck in Texas.
Polestar 3, Polestar 5 prototypes and Ioniq 5 N showcased at Goodwood festival of speed

Polestar 3, Polestar 5 prototypes and Ioniq 5 N showcased at Goodwood festival of speed

Multiple performance orientated EVs showcased at the Goodwood Festival of Speed in the UK.
Schneider launches EV destination charger designed for offices, schools and retailers

Schneider launches EV destination charger designed for offices, schools and retailers

Destination charging will become the norm once EVs become the dominant mode of transportation, says Schneider Electric.
Tasmania utility to replace entire diesel fleet with 130 EVs as part of net zero plan

Tasmania utility to replace entire diesel fleet with 130 EVs as part of net zero plan

Tasmania’s state owned utility to replace its entire diesel passenger car fleet with 130 EVs, although it says it will have to wait for commercial and heavy vehicles.
Mercedes doubles sales of electric passenger cars in latest quarter

Mercedes doubles sales of electric passenger cars in latest quarter

Mercedes says sales for its electric passenger cars more than doubled in the second quarter, and electric van sales also grew.