Australian customers will be able to access “cheap” version of Tesla Model 3
Tesla said to be within eight months of manufacturing "cheap" version of Model 3, which will be good news for Australian customers.
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The ACT powers ahead on electric vehicles
ACT has taken another step closer to making Australia a welcoming place for EV's with the signing of global declaration committing to transition to zero carbon vehicles.
Tritium receives US funding to make ultra fast EV chargers smaller and cheaper
Brisbane-based Tritium receives US funding to help make its ultra-fast electric vehicle charger smaller, more efficient and cheaper to buy.
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Given the many exciting changes that have been happening, and are about to happen in the Australian market, it seems an ideal time to update our list of what's available in EVs in Australia.
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Kalashnikov are an odd entrant into the world of electric vehicles and electric bikes, but undoubtedly won’t be the last.
Could ‘green’ number plates accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles?
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Monash Uni says Australia’s EV future lies in lithium and battery IP
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Off-grid and solar-based EV charging trial wins Victorian government grant
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