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Plugged In: Politics, new charging systems, and a rush to EV subsidies

Plugged In: Politics, new charging systems, and a rush to EV subsidies

In Australia this week there was more controversy over road user chargers, some new players in the EV charging space, and a rush for the first subsidy.
Wanted by mining giants: A 500-tonne electric haul truck that is easily charged

Wanted by mining giants: A 500-tonne electric haul truck that is easily charged

Mining giants BHP, Rio and Vale launch challenge to accelerate electrification of mining industry to slash emissions and make industry safer and more productive.
Why we should use electric rather than hydrogen cars

Why we should use electric rather than hydrogen cars

Hydrogen cars use at least twice as much electricity per kilometre than plug in battery electric vehicles.
Tesla drops Bitcoin as payment for EVs as carbon concerns drive home

Tesla drops Bitcoin as payment for EVs as carbon concerns drive home

Tesla will no longer accept payment for its electric cars using Bitcoin, citing concerns about carbon emissions associated with Bitcoin mining.
Mini promises an electric convertible by 2025

Mini promises an electric convertible by 2025

Mini promises an electric convertible by 2025.
Victoria gets more than 400 registrations for electric vehicle rebate in first week

Victoria gets more than 400 registrations for electric vehicle rebate in first week

Victoria says there is already strong interest in electric vehicle rebate as minister D’Ambrosio defends road tax.
Tesla in Texas crash unlikely to have used autosteer, authorities say

Tesla in Texas crash unlikely to have used autosteer, authorities say

Preliminary report on Tesla Model S crash that killed two men in Texas finds the EV may not have had Autopilot’s auto-steering feature in operation.
Could an all-electric Ford Bronco be destined for Australia?

Could an all-electric Ford Bronco be destined for Australia?

Ford could be coming around to the idea of producing an all-electric Bronco and, if so, it could be just the thing for Ford’s Australian customer base.