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Try before you buy: Car rental market could be launch pad for EV adoption

Try before you buy: Car rental market could be launch pad for EV adoption

Electric car rentals are giving customers a first taste of EVs and dispelling many of the myths around their usage, and range.
Lightyear beats rivals to become first company to start series production of solar EV

Lightyear beats rivals to become first company to start series production of solar EV

Lightyear beats rivals to become first to begin “series” production of a solar EV, albeit at the rate of one per week.
Transgrid installs first “Supernova” EV fast charger next to Wallgrove battery

Transgrid installs first “Supernova” EV fast charger next to Wallgrove battery

Transgrid installs first “next generation” Wallbox fast chargers next to its Sydney big battery as it looks to expand its EV fleet, including electric utes.
Australia’s 10 best selling electric car models in November

Australia’s 10 best selling electric car models in November

Model Y takes the lead in Australia EV car sales, while BYD grabs second spot and Volvo shows strong growth with C40.
Tow bar coming for BYD Atto 3 EV drivers in Australia

Tow bar coming for BYD Atto 3 EV drivers in Australia

Updated: BYD recently updated its listing for the Atto 3 to include a tow rating of 750kg – and an Australian-made tow bar has been made to fit the low-cost EV.
“Key turning point:” Express freight giant makes biggest order for electric trucks in Australia

“Key turning point:” Express freight giant makes biggest order for electric trucks in Australia

ARENA funds biggest purchase of electric trucks in Australia, and the biggest sale of its type by global leader Volvo Trucks.
South Australia’s RAA sets standard for disability access to EV charging

South Australia’s RAA sets standard for disability access to EV charging

RAA is to conduct a trial to create access standards to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for people with disabilities.
Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 N performance EV in new “rolling lab” video

Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 N performance EV in new “rolling lab” video

Hyundai has teased images of its upcoming performance version of the popular and award winning Ioniq 5, with a new video of what it calls its N series.