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Beam expands electric scooters to outer Brisbane suburbs

Beam expands electric scooters to outer Brisbane suburbs

Electric micromobility company Beam announces expansion in Brisbane suburbs.
Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get dancing lights in 2021 holiday update

Tesla Model 3 and Model Y get dancing lights in 2021 holiday update

2021’s holiday update does not disappoint, with the addition of “Light Show”, waypoints, and an app launcher, to name a few.
Thinking of buying an electric car? Here’s your essential EV holiday reading

Thinking of buying an electric car? Here’s your essential EV holiday reading

Whether you are thinking of buying an EV, or simply need to bust myths at the Christmas table, here are some links to get you started.
Joe Biden’s big electric vehicle push scuppered by rogue Democrat senator

Joe Biden’s big electric vehicle push scuppered by rogue Democrat senator

Plans to drive the EV industry in US face major hitch as Democrats senator Joe Manchin says tax credits are “not American”.
GM kicks off Hummer Edition 1 electric ute deliveries

GM kicks off Hummer Edition 1 electric ute deliveries

General Motors kicks off deliveries of its Hummer EV electric ute, as first edition models roll off production line at Factory Zero in Michigan.
Polestar opens test drives for Polestar 2 electric fastback on Gold Coast

Polestar opens test drives for Polestar 2 electric fastback on Gold Coast

Polestar 2 electric fastback test drives open up, with pre-orders already open ahead of 2022 deliveries.
“Future of petrol stations:” Shell opens first EV charging hub fully converted from fossil fuels

“Future of petrol stations:” Shell opens first EV charging hub fully converted from fossil fuels

Shell opens its first EV charging hub that has been fully converted from an existing petrol station.
Tesla issues second partial recall in Australia for Fremont-made Model 3

Tesla issues second partial recall in Australia for Fremont-made Model 3

Tesla recalls number of Model 3 electric sedans in Australia over suspension defect, its second partial recall in four months.