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Why electric utes will leave their fossil fuel rivals in the dust, even on weekends

Why electric utes will leave their fossil fuel rivals in the dust, even on weekends

There are a whole bunch of reasons why electric utes will outperform their fossil fuel rivals and be more useful. And they are coming soon.
Flat battery? Order up ‘Roadie’ for an on-demand fast charge

Flat battery? Order up ‘Roadie’ for an on-demand fast charge

A US start-up is offering an on-demand mobile EV fast charging service, promising 20km of range in 15 minutes.
EV uptake gets 20 per cent boost from ACT’s free rego policy

EV uptake gets 20 per cent boost from ACT’s free rego policy

Electric car uptake in the ACT jumps 20pct since the government began offering a two-year waiver of registration fees.
Tesla is testing BYD Blade cell-to-pack batteries: reports

Tesla is testing BYD Blade cell-to-pack batteries: reports

Californian EV maker Tesla is testing “Blade” lithium-ion batteries made by BYD for use in the Model Y, according to Chinese media.
EV shift is under way: Tesla Model 3 sales go head to head with Toyota Camry

EV shift is under way: Tesla Model 3 sales go head to head with Toyota Camry

Tesla is selling as many Model 3s as Toyota is selling Camrys in yet another sign of the growing shift to EVs in Australia.
Ferrari boss welcomes ban on fossil fuel cars

Ferrari boss welcomes ban on fossil fuel cars

Ferrari boss says ban on new fossil fuel cars and transition to EVs will allow the company to make even more distinct and unique” products.
Biden sets 50% electric vehicle target for 2030, but bizarrely snubs Tesla

Biden sets 50% electric vehicle target for 2030, but bizarrely snubs Tesla

Joe Biden announces target for half of new car sales to be “zero-emissions” by 2030, but strangely did not invite Tesla to the event.
Lilium takes $1 billion Brazil order for 220 electric vertical take-off jets

Lilium takes $1 billion Brazil order for 220 electric vertical take-off jets

Germany’s Lilium signs $US1 billion deal to deliver 220 of its 7-seat electric vertical take-off and landing jets to Brazilian airline Azul.