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ACT chooses suppliers to triple its EV charging network by end of 2023

ACT chooses suppliers to triple its EV charging network by end of 2023

Number of EV chargers in the ACT is set to grow rapidly with $1.4 million roll out by the end of 2023.
Meyers Manx unveils all-electric dune buggy

Meyers Manx unveils all-electric dune buggy

The Meyers Manx buggy was a 60s classic and now it’s back, but in an electric format more akin to the decade’s environmental flower-power sensibilities.
All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV launches in Europe

All-electric Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV launches in Europe

Mercedes-Benz EQS SUV goes on sale in Europe, with first models expected for customers in December.
Siemens and Mahle plan to standardise wireless EV charging

Siemens and Mahle plan to standardise wireless EV charging

Two industrial giants plan to ensure that wireless EV charging can be implemented in a way that will future-proof homes and carparks.
Hertz and Polestar take rental EVs across Australia

Hertz and Polestar take rental EVs across Australia

Polestar 2 EVs are now available to rent through Hertz. We take one for a spin and chat to Hertz VP Eoin MacNeill.
We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road

We’ve long known who’s holding back EVs – now to clear the road

Vested interests have held Australia back from introducing fuel emissions standards. The Albanese government must enact this long overdue policy which is crucial to the EV transition.
Jet Charge wins contract for EV chargers along world’s longest electric highway

Jet Charge wins contract for EV chargers along world’s longest electric highway

Jet Charge wins contract to install 98 EV chargers in Western Australia to help create the world’s longest continuously connected electric highway.
“This is crazy!” Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again in less than ten minutes

“This is crazy!” Hyundai Ioniq 5 sells out again in less than ten minutes

“Put my postcode in…and it was sold out.” Hyundai Ioniq 5 crossover sells out again, as all 135 units in latest “raffle” spoken for within minutes.