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EV rebate topped up after first round exhausted well ahead of schedule

EV rebate topped up after first round exhausted well ahead of schedule

Victoria’s EV rebate is in hot demand, with the initial allocation of 4,000 subsidies snapped up well ahead of schedule.
Beam joins research team to boost micromobility in Australia and NZ

Beam joins research team to boost micromobility in Australia and NZ

New Australia-New Zealand research team seeks to identify and promote priority pathways to reduce global transport emissions through micromobility.
What EV charger? UK company launches camouflaged EV wall boxes

What EV charger? UK company launches camouflaged EV wall boxes

UK company uses high tech digital screen technology to transform its wall-mounted EV chargers into chameleons, able to mimic the wall behind them.
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.