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Hertz signs up Polestar to add another 65,000 EVs to its global car hire fleet

Hertz signs up Polestar to add another 65,000 EVs to its global car hire fleet

Rental car giant Hertz announces new partnership with Polestar to add up to 65,000 of its electric vehicles to its global fleet over five years.
Polestar 2 “sold out” in Australia and Europe, Australian configurator closed

Polestar 2 “sold out” in Australia and Europe, Australian configurator closed

Barely one month after opening to orders in Australia, sales of the Polestar 2 have been frozen as demand outstrips supply in key global markets.
Australia’s first electric prime mover fleet unveiled, with swap and go batteries

Australia’s first electric prime mover fleet unveiled, with swap and go batteries

One pedal driving for trucks, and no compression braking. Janus says its electric conversion technology for prime movers delivers no emissions and big savings on costs.
Turnbull: Morrison’s EV lies “really hurt” the industry, and Tesla should have called him out

Turnbull: Morrison’s EV lies “really hurt” the industry, and Tesla should have called him out

Turnbull says Scott Morrison’s EV lies – including “ruining the weekend” – damaged the industry and companies like Tesla should have called out his BS.
“I soak up the sun:” Sono begins testing solar trailer to boost electric buses

“I soak up the sun:” Sono begins testing solar trailer to boost electric buses

Solar-electric vehicle start-up Sono Motors trials a “solar trailer” that can add more seating and improve the range and efficiency of electric buses.
Reliable and cheap to run: 150,000km in a Tesla Model 3

Reliable and cheap to run: 150,000km in a Tesla Model 3

“I treat it like sh*t:” Owner clocks up 150,000kms in three years in Model 3, and says he is surprised at its reliability and pleased with how cheap it is to run.
EV arms race: Tesla breaks another delivery record despite supply chain hurdles

EV arms race: Tesla breaks another delivery record despite supply chain hurdles

Tesla breaks delivery record again and tops one million cars delivered in trailing 12 months period for the first time.
Most drivers want an EV in the next few years with V2L or V2G

Most drivers want an EV in the next few years with V2L or V2G

Eight out of 10 Australian drivers plan to buy an electric vehicle “within the next few years”, and want their car to be a battery-on-wheels.