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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.
Tesla Shanghai export production falls in July

Tesla Shanghai export production falls in July

Tesla China production dropped in July but is back on a ramp, potentially bringing new order wait times down.
Prices slashed for Mazda MX-30 Electric due to lacklustre range

Prices slashed for Mazda MX-30 Electric due to lacklustre range

Mazda MX-30 Electric demo models advertised with massive discounts off original asking price, probably a legacy of their limited range.
Aptera teases stylish interior of 1,000km solar-powered car

Aptera teases stylish interior of 1,000km solar-powered car

Aptera teases new look interior, revealing sleek and stylish instrument cluster screen, lots of headroom, and matte-white detailing.
Hydrogen hopeful Hyzon stocks fall off a cliff after revealing mass of problems

Hydrogen hopeful Hyzon stocks fall off a cliff after revealing mass of problems

Hydrogen truck hopeful Hyzon Motors faces possible delisting after massive 45% stock plunge prompted by revelations of huge problems.
US climate bill could short-circuit EV tax credits, making qualifying for them nearly impossible

US climate bill could short-circuit EV tax credits, making qualifying for them nearly impossible

US climate and energy has a catch that could make it difficult for most EVs to qualify.