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Musk confirms Tesla Supercharger network will be open to other EVs soon

Musk confirms Tesla Supercharger network will be open to other EVs soon

Elon Musk confirms Tesla’s Supercharging network will open to other electric vehicles later in 2021, in a big boost for EV charging options.
BYD electric van due in Australia soon, with people mover, SUV and hatch to follow

BYD electric van due in Australia soon, with people mover, SUV and hatch to follow

Nexport’s first BYD EV import will be an electric van, with orders open soon. A people mover, an SUV and the cheaper hatch will follow.
United Airlines announces purchase of 100 electric planes

United Airlines announces purchase of 100 electric planes

United Airlines makes order for 100 electric planes for short haul routes that it expects to operate from 2026.
Lightyear One solar car will be made in a country with very little sun

Lightyear One solar car will be made in a country with very little sun

Lightyear One solar car to be built in by Valmet Automotive in Finland, ironically a country with lower solar power potential than most.
BHP coal mine installs Tritium charger for electric vehicles going underground

BHP coal mine installs Tritium charger for electric vehicles going underground

Tritium reveals an electric vehicle charger it has designed and made for use at a coal mine in Queensland.
Tesla to upgrade V3 Supercharger network to 300kW

Tesla to upgrade V3 Supercharger network to 300kW

Elon Musk reveals that Tesla’s Supercharger V3 network will be increased to 300kW as Tesla models top 1,600km EV range test.
Four ways to help Australia end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035

Four ways to help Australia end sales of new petrol and diesel cars by 2035

Here are four policies that could help Australia catch up on electric vehicles, and ensure its road transport emissions reach net zero by 2050.
NSW plans more than 20 electric vehicle test drive days, to “normalise” EVs

NSW plans more than 20 electric vehicle test drive days, to “normalise” EVs

NSW government seeks partners to deliver at least 20 battery electric vehicle test drive days over the coming 12 months, for both businesses and the general public.