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Australian fast charging “unicorn” Tritium gets massive cash boost in US listing deal

Australian fast charging “unicorn” Tritium gets massive cash boost in US listing deal

Brisbane-based fast charger manufacturer Tritium will merge with a US company and list on the NASDAQ, raising $520 million to fund European expansion.
Fastned and Tesla team up for an energy and EV-charging “Superhub”

Fastned and Tesla team up for an energy and EV-charging “Superhub”

Dutch EV charging station operator teams up with Tesla to install 12 Tesla Superchargers backed by up to 10MW of renewable power for future expansion.
Electric cars needed to fuel Tasmania hire and drive program

Electric cars needed to fuel Tasmania hire and drive program

Tasmania introduces $1,000 rebate to encourage car owners to rent vehicles out to alleviate rental supply shortfall, but more EVs are needed.
“Pay up or lose your rego”: Victoria’s EV road tax passed into law

“Pay up or lose your rego”: Victoria’s EV road tax passed into law

Victoria’s upper house has passed Labor’s controversial EV road user charge into law. Here’s how it works, and what happens if you don’t pay.
Frito-Lay chip factory to host first Tesla Semi “megacharger” stations

Frito-Lay chip factory to host first Tesla Semi “megacharger” stations

First Tesla “Megachargers” reportedly to be installed at Frito-Lay chip factory which has an order for 15 Tesla Semi electric trucks.
Tesla begins all-camera autopilot system upgrade, ditches radar

Tesla begins all-camera autopilot system upgrade, ditches radar

Tesla will begin overhauling the autopilot system in some models immediately, ditching radar in favour of an entirely camera-based system.
Mercedes-Benz to use green steel “as early as 2025”

Mercedes-Benz to use green steel “as early as 2025”

Mercedes-Benz takes equity stake in Swedish start-up H2 Green Steel and will begin using green steel in its cars as early as 2025.
Tesla told to pay Model S owners in Norway for throttling range and charging speed

Tesla told to pay Model S owners in Norway for throttling range and charging speed

Tesla told to pay compensation to owners of Model S cars in Norway after loss of driving range and charging speed that also affected Tesla owners in Australia.