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Tesla says its Supercharging network uptime reaches 99.95%

Tesla says its Supercharging network uptime reaches 99.95%

Tesla provides new data on the uptime rate of its 45,000 global Superchargers. V3 and V4 Superchargers that are being rolled out can recover 321 km in just 15 mins.
Tesla opens Superchargers to other EVs in world’s biggest EV market

Tesla opens Superchargers to other EVs in world’s biggest EV market

With over 10,000 supercharger stalls in the world’s biggest EV market, Tesla has started a pilot program to open its superchargers in China to non-Tesla EVs.
Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks

Firefighters develop special vehicle to fight EV fires in car parks

While fires happen far less often in EVs than petrol and diesel cars, EV fires present new challenges to firefighters. A UK company has come up with a solution.
Accident rate for Tesla 80% lower than US average with FSD

Accident rate for Tesla 80% lower than US average with FSD

Tesla cars are 5 to 8 times less likely to be involved in crash compared to US average when using Autopilot or FSD, and half as likely when using no safety trigger.
Five things missing from Australia’s national EV strategy

Five things missing from Australia’s national EV strategy

Australia’s new EV Strategy has missed some major areas on the electrification of transport: E-bikes, V2G, targets, tax, and social equity.
Tesla says global energy demand will be cut in half by switch to EVs and renewables

Tesla says global energy demand will be cut in half by switch to EVs and renewables

Tesla says transition to EVs, battery storage, wind and solar will slash energy consumption needs by half compared to inefficient fossil fuels.
To fly, or not to fly? Battery breakthrough may boost electric flight distance three fold

To fly, or not to fly? Battery breakthrough may boost electric flight distance three fold

Game changing breakthroughs in battery energy density by companies like CATL could provide huge lift in prospects of electric flight.
How much does wheel type affect range? Stunning results of Model Y Performance test

How much does wheel type affect range? Stunning results of Model Y Performance test

For a City Slicker, bigger tyres on a Model Y Performance are fine. If you plan on long distance driving, the energy wasted may be an issue.