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China dominates rollout of EV charging stations – 4,000 a day in December

China dominates rollout of EV charging stations – 4,000 a day in December

China installed 284,000 public EV charging outlets in 2020, including 112,000 in December alone – more than the entire US public charging network.
Tesla warns new Australian rules will inflate cost of home chargers and slow transition to EVs

Tesla warns new Australian rules will inflate cost of home chargers and slow transition to EVs

New standards for EV charging equipment could add thousands of dollars to the cost of home EV chargers, and erect yet another barrier to EVs in Australia.
Tesla says Autopilot nearly 10x safer than average car, as two die in Texas

Tesla says Autopilot nearly 10x safer than average car, as two die in Texas

Tesla releases latest data stating 90% lower risk of crash when using Autopilot, just as reports emerge of two deaths in “driverless” 2019 Tesla Model S.
“Jagged bulldust”: Why the Murdoch media hates electric vehicles so much

“Jagged bulldust”: Why the Murdoch media hates electric vehicles so much

Murdoch media serves up some “jagged bulldust” and delivers a record amount of myths and misinformation about EVs to its readers of “common clay.”
Tesla brings ultra-fast V3 Superchargers to Australia

Tesla brings ultra-fast V3 Superchargers to Australia

First ultra-fast V3 Tesla Superchargers destined for installation in Australia have been spotted in Brisbane, Queensland.
BMW opens Australian pre-orders for all-electric i4 Gran Coupé

BMW opens Australian pre-orders for all-electric i4 Gran Coupé

BMW launches Australian pre-orders for its i4 all-electric Gran Coupé, with local deliveries to start next year.
Mercedes EQS electric sedan to arrive in late 2021 to take on Model S

Mercedes EQS electric sedan to arrive in late 2021 to take on Model S

Mercedes unveils its all-electric luxury sedan, the EQS, that will challenge high-end electric models such as the Tesla Model S, and its own S-class.
EVs may face production delays from 2027 as lithium mining lags

EVs may face production delays from 2027 as lithium mining lags

Battery manufacturers may fail to meet production requirements for EV rollout as lithium mining capacity lags well behind demand.