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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.
Nio has now done two million electric car battery swaps

Nio has now done two million electric car battery swaps

Chinese EV maker Nio completes two millionth battery swap, powering almost 400 million kilometres of emissions-free driving from its battery swap stations.
Tritium inks deal with Renault’s EV charging arm to help electrify European car fleets

Tritium inks deal with Renault’s EV charging arm to help electrify European car fleets

Australia’s Tritium inks deal with Renault’s electric vehicle charging arm Elexent to provide DC fast-charging stations across Europe.
Airspeeder: Australian backed electric flying car races coming soon

Airspeeder: Australian backed electric flying car races coming soon

Airspeeder is a planned international racing league using manned electric vertical take-off and landing vehicles.
VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

VW’s Cupra brand coming to Australia despite “hostile” environment for EVs

VW announces premium brand Cupra will expand to the Australian market this year. But given Australia’s hostile attitude to EVs, will this include the all-electric Born or Tavascan?
Chinese EV sales to soar 15-fold by 2035, WoodMac

Chinese EV sales to soar 15-fold by 2035, WoodMac

Sales of new energy vehicles in China are expected to rise 15-fold and increase their share in total new car sales above 80% by 2035, according to new figures.
Shell searching for “right opportunities” for Australian EV charging and hydrogen

Shell searching for “right opportunities” for Australian EV charging and hydrogen

Shell Australia is actively searching for the right opportunities to get into the Australian electric vehicle charging market.