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Video: EV roadtrippers slow down and smell the desert roses

Video: EV roadtrippers slow down and smell the desert roses

Intrepid EV novices slow down as they cross the Nullarbor’s “fast charger desolation,” driving at 80km/hr to save power.
StoreDot ships “extreme” fast charging cells to global automakers

StoreDot ships “extreme” fast charging cells to global automakers

StoreDot ships “100in5” extreme-fast-charging batteries to electric vehicle OEMs for real-world testing.
Nissan buys into Japanese electric vehicle battery business

Nissan buys into Japanese electric vehicle battery business

Nissan secures stable battery supply, buying into hybrid EV battery maker Vehicle Energy Japan.
Tritium raises up to $A200 million to accelerate DC fast charging production

Tritium raises up to $A200 million to accelerate DC fast charging production

Tritium secures funding to up DC fast charging game and build new facilities.
MG unveils new ZS EV and cuts price to match BYD Atto 3, long-range on cards

MG unveils new ZS EV and cuts price to match BYD Atto 3, long-range on cards

MG drops ZS EV price by $2,000, says long-range battery on cards.
What BYD’s Thailand plans might mean for Australia’s EV supply

What BYD’s Thailand plans might mean for Australia’s EV supply

With some of Australia’s most popular ICE cars currently built in Thailand, BYD’s production expansion plans could be good news for the local supply of EVs, too. 
Finnish company Kempower chosen for Australia’s longest EV charging network

Finnish company Kempower chosen for Australia’s longest EV charging network

Modular, dual outlet EV chargers from Finnish Kempower will be installed on the Western Australia EV charging network.
Study reveals strong demand for an Apple EV – that doesn’t yet exist

Study reveals strong demand for an Apple EV – that doesn’t yet exist

Technology giant Apple hasn’t ever officially announced plans to produce an electric vehicle, but recent research reveals people still want to drive one.