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Tesla starts throttling charging limits at “high-usage” Superchargers

Tesla starts throttling charging limits at “high-usage” Superchargers

Tesla drivers report they have had their battery charge limits set to 80% at certain Supercharger sites that are in high demand.
World’s largest electric truck to trial battery swap technology in Australia

World’s largest electric truck to trial battery swap technology in Australia

Three Australian companies to conduct 12-month trial for battery-electric trucks and battery swapping infrastructure across harsh Australian outback.
Beer and Bunnings: The entire weekend goes electric with Linfox

Beer and Bunnings: The entire weekend goes electric with Linfox

The entire weekend could soon go all-electric, if a couple of brewskis and a visit to your local hardware store is high on your typical agenda.
No fossil fuels: First solar electric catamaran with wing sail goes into production

No fossil fuels: First solar electric catamaran with wing sail goes into production

“A true solar boat:” Maltese electric boat maker Zen Yachts announces world’s first production of solar catamaran with no fossil fuel motors at all.
“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas

“The choice was hybrid or diesel. I wanted electric:” Three Queensland ministers now drive Teslas

Three Queensland ministers now drive Tesla Model 3s after rejecting the hybrid and diesel ministerial packages previously on offer.
VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations

VW wants Australians to be “liberated” from traditional fossil fuel filling stations

Volkswagen Australia puts pressure on federal government – yet again – to bring Australia up to speed with global transition to electric mobility.
“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price

“Stunning failure of policy:” Second-hand Tesla Model 3 sells for more than original price

Morrison government slammed as auction house reports that some second-hand EVs are being sold online for more than they had cost brand new.
Cadillac begins production of Lyriq SUV, its first electric vehicle

Cadillac begins production of Lyriq SUV, its first electric vehicle

Cadillac begins production of the Lyriq SUV, its first foray into electric vehicles.