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Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations

Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations

Charging etiquette has become a big issue in recent months as sales of EVs accelerate. Chargefox’s idle fee trial may help nudge some better behaviour.
Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

Australian rideshare is about to get cleaner as government funds 500 subscription EVs

The Clean Energy Finance Corporation has announced $20 million in funding for 500 subscription EVs destined to be used in rideshare transport services like Uber.
XPeng lands 25,000 pre-orders for all-electric G6 in China, in challenge to Model Y

XPeng lands 25,000 pre-orders for all-electric G6 in China, in challenge to Model Y

Chines EV maker XPeng says it has received over 25,000 pre-sales of its all-electric G6 crossover in China after the first production models hit showrooms on Friday.
“Tesla owns the gas stations:” Ford and GM trigger domino effect on EV charging standard

“Tesla owns the gas stations:” Ford and GM trigger domino effect on EV charging standard

Ford and GM’s shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard has had a domino effect on the market, and will position Tesla as the dominant force in the US.
Time to go electric: Toyota faces shareholder revolt and calls for board shakeup

Time to go electric: Toyota faces shareholder revolt and calls for board shakeup

Shareholders demand Toyota accelerates its switch to electric and discloses its lobbying efforts – and how it is tracking on climate.
BYD New Zealand to launch another EV as Seal spotted in Melbourne

BYD New Zealand to launch another EV as Seal spotted in Melbourne

BYD New Zealand to launch another EV as the electric Seal sedan spotted in Melbourne
BYD to launch the Dolphin – expected to be Australia’s most affordable EV – this month

BYD to launch the Dolphin – expected to be Australia’s most affordable EV – this month

The BYD Dolphin – expected to be Australia’s most affordable EV – is about to launch. Here is what we know so far.
Model Y is overtaking Model 3 to become dominant player in Australia’s EV market

Model Y is overtaking Model 3 to become dominant player in Australia’s EV market

Tesla Model Y on track to become Australia’s best-selling EV in 2023, overtaking the Model 3 stablemate. Here is why.