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Two not so super cars caught ICEing Tesla Superchargers

Two not so super cars caught ICEing Tesla Superchargers

A Lamborghini and a McLaren caught blocking access to Tesla charging station at Runaway Bay on Australia’s Gold Coast.
ACT unveils state-of-the-art electric fire truck – first of its kind in southern hemisphere

ACT unveils state-of-the-art electric fire truck – first of its kind in southern hemisphere

The ACT Emergency Services Agency has begun its transition to electric vehicles unveiling a new electric fire truck packed with high tech features to help firefighters.
“End of an Era”: Tesla officially removes its flagship models from Australia

“End of an Era”: Tesla officially removes its flagship models from Australia

Tesla removes its flagship cars from Australia website, disappointing many loyal Aussie early EV adopters.
Revamped Tesla Model 3 could be revealed as Musk visits Tesla’s Shanghai factory

Revamped Tesla Model 3 could be revealed as Musk visits Tesla’s Shanghai factory

Tesla could reveal it’s much anticipated Model 3 refresh today when Elon Musk visits the Shanghai factory.
BYD sets electric sights on Southeast Asia, a market dominated by Japanese fossil cars

BYD sets electric sights on Southeast Asia, a market dominated by Japanese fossil cars

BYD looks to use low cost EVs to take market share away from Japanese car makers in south-east Asia.
Tesla and BYD lead world on EVs by country mile, as Japan car makers drag the chain

Tesla and BYD lead world on EVs by country mile, as Japan car makers drag the chain

The world’s top automakers have been ranked on their EV progress covering market share, technology and strategic vision. Tesla and BYD come out top.
Australian company pioneers dynamic charging for electric mining trucks

Australian company pioneers dynamic charging for electric mining trucks

Brisbane based company Bluvein is developing a dynamic charging system that will enable underground and open pit mining trucks to be charged during operation.
Musk visits China amid rumours Model 3 refresh production imminent

Musk visits China amid rumours Model 3 refresh production imminent

Elon Musk meets China Foreign Minister and CATL chairman and will visit Tesla’s Shanghai factory amid speculation of Model 3 refresh production is about to start.