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Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems?

Can on-street EV chargers solve inner city charging problems?

One issue holding inner city drivers back from adopting EVs is lack of easily accessible charging infrastructure. What are the potential solutions?
Tesla’s Giga Shanghai produces one million EVs in less than three years

Tesla’s Giga Shanghai produces one million EVs in less than three years

Elon Musk congratulates Tesla’s Shanghai gigafactory for producing its one-millionth car.
Rivian maintains 2022 production goals of 25,000 despite huge losses

Rivian maintains 2022 production goals of 25,000 despite huge losses

Rivian says it will make 25,000 vehicles by year’s end, despite huge second-quarter losses.
Xpeng unveils 480kW fast-charger that can add 200kms in five minutes

Xpeng unveils 480kW fast-charger that can add 200kms in five minutes

Chinese EV maker XPeng launches 480kW ultra-fast charger, one of fastest on market.
Insane! Thousands of Tesla electric cars are on the way to Australia

Insane! Thousands of Tesla electric cars are on the way to Australia

A record number of Tesla Model 3s and Model Ys have been snapped lined up Shanghai dockyards ahead of massive influx.
Tesla Model Y to get BYD Blade batteries in Europe

Tesla Model Y to get BYD Blade batteries in Europe

New report from German media confirms European regulators have approved BYD Blade batteries for Tesla Model Ys built in Berlin.
Mercedes-Benz reveals pricing and specs for EQB mid-size electric SUV

Mercedes-Benz reveals pricing and specs for EQB mid-size electric SUV

Mercedes-Benz Australia unveils pricing and specifications for the EQB mid-size SUV as it prepares for an official launch in the coming months.
How an electric Bushmaster can assist army logistics and fuel supply

How an electric Bushmaster can assist army logistics and fuel supply

Why is the army looking at going electric, and what benefits can be had by electrifying of defence force vehicles?