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“Signal for whole of Europe:” Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025

“Signal for whole of Europe:” Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025

Hamburg bans new combustion engine taxis from 2025, in a move it hopes will be followed by other cities, states and countries.
Half-price workplace EV charging stations on offer with launch of WA grant scheme

Half-price workplace EV charging stations on offer with launch of WA grant scheme

McGowan government offers small businesses, NGOs and local governments a big discount on cost of installing electric vehicle charging facilities for staff.
Broken EV chargers? Australia urged to follow new US reliability standard

Broken EV chargers? Australia urged to follow new US reliability standard

US sets a minimum reliability standard for government-funded EV chargers. Australia has been urged to follow as EV drivers are delayed and frustrated.
Tritium lands order for 300 fast chargers in Denmark, adds 250 jobs to US factory

Tritium lands order for 300 fast chargers in Denmark, adds 250 jobs to US factory

Brisbane-based DC fast charging manufacturer Tritium has secured another order for its DC fast chargers.
Mini to make limited edition of world first all electric convertible

Mini to make limited edition of world first all electric convertible

BMW has unveiled what it is claiming is the world’s first convertible with a fully electric drive, the Mini Cooper SE Convertible.
World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

World first study shows how EVs cut pollution levels and reduce costly health problems

A landmark study in California using real-word data has shown that increasing electric vehicle uptake leads to less air pollution and better public health.
Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

Europe confirms 2035 petrol and diesel new car ban that could spell trouble for Australia

Europe’s good news for electric vehicles could be bad news for Australia unless the Australian government follows with strong EV policy.
1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes “rarest” car to be converted to fully electric

1961 Bentley S2 Continental becomes “rarest” car to be converted to fully electric

A super rare classic Bentley has been given an all-electric makeover by EV conversion specialist Lunaz.