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EV fast charging: You can change the technology, but you can’t change the people

EV fast charging: You can change the technology, but you can’t change the people

The EV charging bottlenecks over the peak holiday periods were predominantly a human issue, rather than an EV issue.
Kia EV6 GT first drive: An electric “hot hatch” in the footsteps of Falcon and Torana

Kia EV6 GT first drive: An electric “hot hatch” in the footsteps of Falcon and Torana

Kia’s high powered version of the EV6 is a hot electric hatch in the best traditions of the industry, even if the EV grin was challenged at times by its weight and the laws of physics.
Tesla set to win big with Biden credits as it targets 1,000GWh EV battery capacity

Tesla set to win big with Biden credits as it targets 1,000GWh EV battery capacity

Joe Biden’s production tax credits could be worth billions to Tesla as it ramps up battery manufacture to 1,000GWh a year.
“Sorry, I went ballooning:” It’s high time charging networks cracked down on EV squatters

“Sorry, I went ballooning:” It’s high time charging networks cracked down on EV squatters

Updated: An EV owner who left his car plugged in to a fast charging bay while he went on a hot air balloon trip highlights the need for time limits, or idle fees.
Cybertruck production to begin mid-2023 with new “Hardware 4” self-driving computer

Cybertruck production to begin mid-2023 with new “Hardware 4” self-driving computer

Elon Musk says Cybertruck will be his every day car, but warns that significant volumes will not be produced until 2024.
Oil giant unveils Europe’s first public charging corridor for electric trucks

Oil giant unveils Europe’s first public charging corridor for electric trucks

BP unveils Europe’s first public charging corridor for electric trucks, which has been built along a major logistics route in Germany.
Australian battery start-up launches bid for Britishvolt after spectacular crash

Australian battery start-up launches bid for Britishvolt after spectacular crash

Geelong-based battery start-up Recharge Industries has reportedly lodged a last-minute bid to salvage failed UK battery maker Britishvolt.
Global spending on EV chargers to cross $US100 bn, set to double in only three years

Global spending on EV chargers to cross $US100 bn, set to double in only three years

Global investment in electric vehicle (EV) chargers is expected to cross the $US100 billion mark this year.