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Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK

Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK

Volvo-owned EV brand Polestar announces Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping centre, as location for first UK “Space” showroom.
German electric car subsidies weigh heavily on second hand market

German electric car subsidies weigh heavily on second hand market

It’s becoming harder to sell used electric cars in Germany as increasing subsidies and improving technology reduce competitiveness of pricing.
How Norway ended the ICE age, and why it should inspire Australia

How Norway ended the ICE age, and why it should inspire Australia

Australian EV policy, like the Australian EV market, is barren. So barren that Australia must look to the other side of the world for EV policy inspiration.
Australia’s Bustech cuts deal to build electric buses with Proterra battery tech

Australia’s Bustech cuts deal to build electric buses with Proterra battery tech

Australian bus maker Bustech cuts deal to make electric buses in collaboration with Proterra, a major US-based maker of commercial electric vehicles and technology.
Tesla upgrades adaptive air suspension as news of 4D autonomy chip emerges

Tesla upgrades adaptive air suspension as news of 4D autonomy chip emerges

New software upgrade for premium Tesla vehicles allows geofenced ride heights and damping, while reports emerge of 4D chip to drive Tesla’s autonomy goals.
EV startup Canoo takes skateboard platform to market with $A3.3bn value

EV startup Canoo takes skateboard platform to market with $A3.3bn value

Modular EV startup Canoo announces intention to go public later this year, joining a growing list of newcomers in the publicly listed electric mobility space.
Tritium launches first EV fast charger with plug and charge tech

Tritium launches first EV fast charger with plug and charge tech

Tritium unveils first high-speed EV fast charger using innovative “plug and charge” technology aimed at electric bus and truck market.
Australia gets “F” for Fail on electric vehicle policy, even as consumer interest jumps

Australia gets “F” for Fail on electric vehicle policy, even as consumer interest jumps

Australia’s federal government given an F for “fail” for its EV policy efforts, even as new data shows that more than half of drivers are considering to go electric for their next car.