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Can Victoria hit its ambitious 50% electric vehicle target?

Can Victoria hit its ambitious 50% electric vehicle target?

Victoria has set an ambitious 50% target new EV sales by 2030. But how ambitious is that target? And is it feasible?
BMW, Ford expand solid state battery stakes with Solid Power

BMW, Ford expand solid state battery stakes with Solid Power

BMW and Ford lead funding round in solid-state battery developer Solid Power and will expand joint development agreements with the company.
Solar Victoria opens portal for Australia’s first EV subsidy

Solar Victoria opens portal for Australia’s first EV subsidy

Solar Victoria opens registrations for $3,000 zero emissions vehicle rebate, and hints that the subsidy may change after initial 4,000 target is met.
E-bike start-up Zoomo inks deals with pizza giants, secures $16m funding

E-bike start-up Zoomo inks deals with pizza giants, secures $16m funding

Australian-based Zoomo has secured $16 million in a new round of funding off the back of deals with pizza delivery giants like Pizza Hut and Domino’s.
Tesla offers pedestrian warning system in select older models

Tesla offers pedestrian warning system in select older models

Tesla has reportedly begun making available pedestrian warning system speaker retrofits for select Model 3s.
Global plug-in electric vehicle market share reaches 5.8 per cent in 2021

Global plug-in electric vehicle market share reaches 5.8 per cent in 2021

Tesla becomes first brand to register more than 100,000 new electrics in a single month, as the global EV market reaches 5.8 pct of sales.
High speed Tesla charging steps closer as V3 rollout commences in Australia

High speed Tesla charging steps closer as V3 rollout commences in Australia

Tesla has commenced rolling out its V3 Superchargers in Australia, with at least four new Tesla Supercharger sites now under construction.
Tasmanian EV buyers to get tax break as Liberals win state poll

Tasmanian EV buyers to get tax break as Liberals win state poll

Buyers of new and used EVs in Tasmania will have stamp duty waived for next two years under promise of newly re-elected Liberal state government.