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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.
368 Jaguar I-Pace EVs recalled due to fire risk from software issue

368 Jaguar I-Pace EVs recalled due to fire risk from software issue

Jaguar has recalled 368 I-Pace EVs in Australia bought between 2017 and 2023 for a fire risk due to a software issue.
UK watchdog says Toyota and Hyundai EV charging speed claims are “misleading”

UK watchdog says Toyota and Hyundai EV charging speed claims are “misleading”

UK’s Advertising Standards Authority rules that both Toyota and Hyundai have misled customers in advertising claims around the charging speeds of their EVs.
Fisker makes first US deliveries of long range Ocean One electric SUV

Fisker makes first US deliveries of long range Ocean One electric SUV

Fisker has made its first US deliveries of its Ocean One electric SUV, after delays and lower production forecasts.
Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

Volvo joins Ford, GM and converts to Tesla NACS charging standard

Volvo becomes first EU automaker to make switch to Tesla NACS charging standard. The SAE also announced this week it would standardise the NACS.
Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Australia’s Element 25 lands big manganese supply deal for GM’s EV battery plans

Element 25 says it has secured an agreement to supply battery-grade manganese sulphate to US car giant General Motors (GM) and its expanding electric vehicle plans.