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“I don’t want my kids to cook:” EV owners doing the “Big Lap” around Australia

“I don’t want my kids to cook:” EV owners doing the “Big Lap” around Australia

Three electric vehicle owners are doing the “big lap” around Australia. Here are their stories.
Prince Philip’s “eco-funeral” to feature electric Land Rover

Prince Philip’s “eco-funeral” to feature electric Land Rover

Reports suggest Prince Philip’s coffin will be transported in an electric Land Rover.
Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year

Volvo to start using fossil-free green steel in cars from this year

Volvo Group plans to produce the world’s first vehicles to be made from fossil fuel-free steel, with the first vehicles expected later this year.
France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program

France to offer grants for electric bikes in cash for car clunkers program

France may offer owners of old internal combustion engine cars a grant of $AU4,000 if they hand over their vehicles for scrap and buy an electric bicycle.
Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China

Tesla sells one in three electric cars in China

Tesla sales follow global trend in China, and now account for 37% of Tesla’s sales globally.
States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby

States should “slam the brakes” on electric vehicle taxes, says business lobby

Australian business lobby calls on states to “slam the brakes” on proposed electric vehicle taxes, saying they are a “major disincentive” in lagging market.

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket in Japan as price reaches all-time low

Tesla Model 3 sales skyrocket 1300% in Japan because a price drop and boosted EV subsidies have brought its price to $A40,000.
Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer

Tesla hints at Model 2 and new EV range, recruits China lead designer

Tesla appears to be taking another step towards its expected “Model 2” electric hatchback, and even perhaps a whole range of new EV designs.