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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.
BMW reveals pricing and specifications for all-electric i4 coupé

BMW reveals pricing and specifications for all-electric i4 coupé

BMW reveals pricing and specifications for upcoming all-electric i4 gran coupé, its latest addition to the EV market in Australia.
German start-up unveils unusual range of electric vans with solar panels

German start-up unveils unusual range of electric vans with solar panels

Electric Brands unveils modular EV platform, including a van that adds up to 200kms of range each day with integrated solar and regenerative drives.
Tesla Aviation: Why Elon Musk may still produce a flying car

Tesla Aviation: Why Elon Musk may still produce a flying car

Elon Musk has led the world in the transition to electric vehicles through Tesla, and in space transport with SpaceX. Surely he is interested in the half way point – flying cars?