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Northern Territory to get its first Tesla Supercharger, as expansion continues

Northern Territory to get its first Tesla Supercharger, as expansion continues

Northern Territory to get its first Tesla Supercharger as company’s EV charging network reaches its most northerly location in Australia.
ZenobÄ“ opens Australia’s first off-site electric truck charging hub in Sydney

ZenobÄ“ opens Australia’s first off-site electric truck charging hub in Sydney

Australia’s first dedicated off-site electric truck charging hub has opened, with Zenobē launching a 100% renewable-powered facility to support Woolworths’ growing EV delivery fleet.
EVs pose no additional threat to pedestrians than petrol vehicles, but hybrids do

EVs pose no additional threat to pedestrians than petrol vehicles, but hybrids do

Study finds accident rates between electric and petrol vehicles were so similar they were considered statistically equal, but hybrids vehicles produced a significantly higher casualty toll.
EV range ratings – how do they work, and what do they mean?

EV range ratings – how do they work, and what do they mean?

Many new EV drivers bought their vehicle with an eye on the range printed on the windscreen sticker. But they won’t achieve that on a highway.
Government backs Volvo with $70 million to make electric trucks more affordable in Australia

Government backs Volvo with $70 million to make electric trucks more affordable in Australia

Australian government will invest $70 million with Volvo Group Australia to accelerate the rollout of Australian-made electric trucks with lower cost finance and charging infrastructure.
Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses

Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses

Two new electric buses from Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania will hit the road in Adelaide this week, the first of 60 being progressively rolled out over the coming months.
Tesla produces 4 million EVs at its most productive factory

Tesla produces 4 million EVs at its most productive factory

Tesla has now produced 4 million cars at its Shanghai factory, which has supplied most of the Tesla EVs on Australian roads and around half of all the company’s production.
Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is still dirtier than US, thanks to obsession with big cars

Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is still dirtier than US, thanks to obsession with big cars

Emissions intensity of Australia’s passenger vehicle fleet is 34 per cent higher than those in Europe, and is still higher than the US and Canada.