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Toyota opens Melbourne hydrogen refuelling station,  launches new fuel cell sedan

Toyota opens Melbourne hydrogen refuelling station, launches new fuel cell sedan

Toyota’s new hydrogen facility can produce 80 kilograms of green hydrogen a day, enough to fill 14 of its new Mirai cars, which will arrive next month.
First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First deliveries of Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 electric SUV took place last week ahead of plans to deliver approximately 150,000 ID.4s globally by end of 2021.
Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage

Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage

Tesla Semi launch delayed again due to battery cell constraints but may go ahead in 2022, Elon Musk says.
Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.
ACT unveils Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

ACT unveils Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

Australia’s first publicly available hydrogen refuelling stations opens in Canberra, as a 20-strong Hyundai Nexo fleet hits the road.
Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

This week’s local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.
2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle refresh spotted in Canberra

2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle refresh spotted in Canberra

The latest improved version of the Hyundai Kona electric SUV spotted on Australian roads for first time, at launch of first hydrogen refuelling station.
Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD

Tesla gets ready to add new Model Y version after certifying Long Range RWD

Tesla could be adding the Long Range Model Y rear-wheel-drive to its electric offerings following certification with California air board.