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Austroads proposes new symbols for electric and hydrogen cars

Austroads proposes new symbols for electric and hydrogen cars

Austroads has proposed series of symbols and signage for use at charging infrastructure, on road signs and for road markings.
Volvo XC40 Recharge: Pure clean fun with lots of space in a compact package

Volvo XC40 Recharge: Pure clean fun with lots of space in a compact package

The XC40 Pure Recharge is an all-electric compact SUV that is spacious inside and offers a zippy fun ride.
One in three Volvo sales globally in January were electrified

One in three Volvo sales globally in January were electrified

Of Volvo cars sold across the globe last month, nearly 32% were electrified and pure electric car sales doubled.
Polestar unveils one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ edition to showcase its snow and ice shoes

Polestar unveils one-off ‘Arctic Circle’ edition to showcase its snow and ice shoes

Polestar 2 shows off snow and ice credentials in one-off Arctic Circle special edition.

Norway’s stunning new EV numbers: 84% of new car sales in January all electric

Norway has produced stunning new sales data for all electric car sales in January. Even hybrids are being snubbed by new car buyers.
Electric car and SUV sales double again in January, despite auto market decline

Electric car and SUV sales double again in January, despite auto market decline

Electric vehicle sales more than double in January, despite a declining auto market, and electric SUVs are the flavour of the month.
Tesla recalls 54,000 models with FSD Beta for “rolling stop” functionality

Tesla recalls 54,000 models with FSD Beta for “rolling stop” functionality

Tesla recalls nearly 54,000 models fitted with the company’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) due to “rolling stop” functionality that NHTSA claims “can increase the risk of a crash.”
“Worth the wait:” First Tesla V3 Supercharger opens in NSW

“Worth the wait:” First Tesla V3 Supercharger opens in NSW

First V3 Supercharger is now live in Sydney, with local Tesla drivers welcoming the super-fast 250kW EV charging site.