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Gridserve opens UK’s first EV-only charging forecourt

Gridserve opens UK’s first EV-only charging forecourt

The UK’s first ever Electric Forecourt features 36 high power EV chargers and a service centre with numerous retailers including WHSmith Travel and Costa Coffee.
Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales

Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales

Victoria’s peak infrastructure advisory body recommends dropping registration fees for EVs, going all-electric in government and bus fleets, and setting end date for ICE vehicles.
“Major breakthrough”: QuantumScape hails test results of solid state batteries

“Major breakthrough”: QuantumScape hails test results of solid state batteries

New solid state battery cells developed by VW-backed QuantumScape ticks three major boxes that could, if commercialised, blow away capabilities of today’s EV batteries.
Tesla taps market for another $A7 billion as shares hit record high

Tesla taps market for another $A7 billion as shares hit record high

Californian car maker Tesla hits new record after announcement it will raise $US5 billion ($A6.75 billion) in second stock sell-off in three months.
Leaked reports show governments were warned EV taxes would hurt uptake

Leaked reports show governments were warned EV taxes would hurt uptake

Leaked reports show that governments were warned the introduction of new taxes targeted at electric vehicle users would significantly discourage the uptake of EVs.
France’s Groupe PSA to unveil new electric vans in 2021

France’s Groupe PSA to unveil new electric vans in 2021

French automotive giant Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its award-winning compact van and associated passenger cars in 2021.
Electric ferry wins Europe solar prize for e-mobility

Electric ferry wins Europe solar prize for e-mobility

A Danish electric ferry named Ellen wins European Solar Price 2020 Award for transport and mobility.
VW ID.3 leads as Norway plug-in electric sales top 75% in November

VW ID.3 leads as Norway plug-in electric sales top 75% in November

VW’s ID.3 tops electric vehicle sales in Norway, the world’s most advanced EV market where more than 75% of new sales are plug ins.