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Tesla gets green light to sell Model Y electric crossover in China

Tesla gets green light to sell Model Y electric crossover in China

Tesla gains approval to sell Model Y electric crossover in China, which analysts predict will account for 40% of Tesla sales by 2022.
VW ramps up compact electric car design and development

VW ramps up compact electric car design and development

German auto group Volkswagen accelerates development of compact electric car which could cost less than €30,000 ($A48,500).
Ampol opens third electric car ultra-rapid charger at petrol station

Ampol opens third electric car ultra-rapid charger at petrol station

Fuel giant Ampol opened its third electric car ultra-fast charger at a service station forecourt in Seven Hills, Sydney.
Aston Martin linked to anti-EV propaganda seized upon by Murdoch’s Times

Aston Martin linked to anti-EV propaganda seized upon by Murdoch’s Times

Anti-EV report seized upon by Murdoch media in UK after petrol and diesel car ban announced, linked to Aston Martin “sock-puppet” PR company.
Western Australia to build Australia’s longest electric vehicle charging route

Western Australia to build Australia’s longest electric vehicle charging route

WA to build the country’s longest EV charging network, and sets 25% government fleet target, but the lack of ambition disappoints environmental groups.
Savic unveils Australia’s first high performance electric motorbike

Savic unveils Australia’s first high performance electric motorbike

Melbourne-based Savic unveils its new C-Series cafe racer style bike, understood to be the first Australian-made high-performance electric motorbike.
Maserati says it will “electrify” all its models by 2025

Maserati says it will “electrify” all its models by 2025

Italian luxury car maker Maserati announces plans to electrify entire line-up of vehicles over next five years.
Victoria petrol and diesel cars to get ICE-y reception in EV parking spots

Victoria petrol and diesel cars to get ICE-y reception in EV parking spots

Combustion engine and non-pluggable hybrid vehicles could be fined if found parking in electric car parking spots.