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Melbourne Water adds two all-electric hatchbacks to fleet as part of plan to go 100% carbon neutral by 2030, saying it will now only buy electric where a suitable option exists.
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Another one bites the dust: Vattenfall exits after fire in solar race challenge
Unfortunate circumstances have befallen another team in the Bridgestone World Solar Challenge, with the Netherlands' Vattenfall team forced out of the race when its vehicle caught fire.
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Proterra unveils new multi-dispenser heavy-duty electric
American automotive and energy storage company Proterra launches charging solution designed for transit agencies and electric school bus fleet operators.
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Volvo unveils electric XC40, says it will pay hybrid owners to charge up
Volvo unveils first all-electric vehicle, the XC40 Recharge, with plan for 50% all-electric sales by 2025 and free 12 months charging for plug in hybrid buyers.
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A whole new world: Why my electric Kona and 10kW rooftop solar make sense
We ordered an electric Kona and a 10kW rooftop solar system. This was no act of protest, because it is economically rational and environmentally responsible.
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Rivian scales up factory to make 100,000 EVs for Amazon
Preparation for production of 100,000 electric vans for Amazon by Michigan EV maker Rivian is under way at Illinois plant previously owned by Mitsubishi.
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Two solar cars taken out by strong wind gusts in Darwin to Adelaide solar race
Solar Team Twente and Sonnenwagen pull out of Darwin to Adelaide solar car race after strong wind gusts in central Australia cause the two vehicles to crash.
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Tesla Model Y electric SUVs spotted in lead up to early production start in 2020
Sightings of Tesla Model Ys come to light amid reports of production start from early 2020.
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Harley Davidson halts production and delivery of first electric model due to faults
Harley's first electric bike encounters problems, with deliveries halted while charging faults are investigated
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Jaguar launches its I-PACE as first all-electric Nürburgring eTaxi
Jaguar offers an electric "taxi-ride" around famous circuit in its performance I-Pace EV.
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