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Porsche-inspired Ora Lightning Cat EV coupe launched at under $41,000

Porsche-inspired Ora Lightning Cat EV coupe launched at under $41,000

Ora Lighting Cat, a Porsche design-inspired EV that promises to have the performance to match its design, is officially launched in China.
Tesla continues expansion of Gigafactory Berlin by clearing local pine forest

Tesla continues expansion of Gigafactory Berlin by clearing local pine forest

Tesla has reportedly continued work preparing to expand its Berlin gigafactory, beginning to clear 70 hectares of local pine forest.
Transit lane concessions extended for EV drivers in NSW

Transit lane concessions extended for EV drivers in NSW

NSW extends transit lane exemptions for EV drivers for another 12 months.
Jaunt bulks up for more classic EV conversions of Land Rovers, Porsches, and Minis

Jaunt bulks up for more classic EV conversions of Land Rovers, Porsches, and Minis

Jaunt and UK-based Zero EV merge to create world’s leading EV classic conversion company, with plans to move beyond Land Rovers, Porsches and Minis.
Cupra Born to be first electric RWD in Australia to deliver 500kms range

Cupra Born to be first electric RWD in Australia to deliver 500kms range

Cupra born is addressing range anxiety with impressive range and a big battery as it unveils Australia specifications for first time.
This aspiring and persistent EV owner has installed the first kerb-side pop up charger

This aspiring and persistent EV owner has installed the first kerb-side pop up charger

In the leafy (but largely off-street parking deficient) suburb of Albert Park in Melbourne, there is now the very first operational Kerbcharge unit.
One million EVs: 100 Australian companies urge rapid uptake of electric vehicles

One million EVs: 100 Australian companies urge rapid uptake of electric vehicles

Australian business wants to see the country transition faster to EVs and says it knows the way to do it.
Hertz sees bigger profits as it accelerates transition to electric vehicles and lower costs

Hertz sees bigger profits as it accelerates transition to electric vehicles and lower costs

Global car rental giant is accelerating its switch to electric vehicles, which are delivering higher margins than fossil fuel cars.