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Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay

Tesla wants speedy permits for climate-friendly projects, as Berlin gigafactory faces delay

Tesla criticises slow approval processes for German infrastructure projects as it waits for final approval for its Berlin gigafactory.
Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter

Tesla, MG and Porsche lead doubling of electric car sales in first quarter

Two new players at either pricing extremity of the local EV market, plus of course Tesla, lead a doubling in overall sales in first quarter.
EV drivers spend average $3 and 34 minutes charging on electric superhighway

EV drivers spend average $3 and 34 minutes charging on electric superhighway

Average charging times on Queensland’s electric superhighway are less than 34 minutes, and the average cost is $3.
Daimler brings light-duty eCanter electric truck to Australia

Daimler brings light-duty eCanter electric truck to Australia

German giant Daimler is taking limited orders in Australia for its first all-electric light duty truck, the Fuso eCanter.
Dumping ground: Australia’s list of cleanest and dirtiest fossil fuel cars

Dumping ground: Australia’s list of cleanest and dirtiest fossil fuel cars

Cars on Australian roads are 50 per cent more polluting than in Europe, reinforcing claims this country is a dumping ground for dirty vehicles. Here’s a list of the cleanest and dirtiest brands.
Eight in 10 Victorians support ban on petrol car sales by 2030

Eight in 10 Victorians support ban on petrol car sales by 2030

A panel of 211 ordinary Victorians have sent a very clear message to government: we want strong measures to support electric vehicles.
Tesla pinpoints gateway to Tasmania to fill Supercharger gap in Apple Isle

Tesla pinpoints gateway to Tasmania to fill Supercharger gap in Apple Isle

A glaring gap in Tesla’s Australian Supercharging network will soon be filled.
Tesla sales increase 80% in Germany ahead of Berlin factory boost

Tesla sales increase 80% in Germany ahead of Berlin factory boost

Tesla chases down VW in electric sales as Germany finally starts to catch up with EV transition, and as Berlin Gigafactory gets ready to open.