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Tesla Model Y Performance makes its debut in Australia

Tesla Model Y Performance makes its debut in Australia

Tesla unveils its fastest Model Y so far at Everything Electric Show in Melbourne with impressive performance specs.
Misinformation and Disinformation: Why EV industry needs to sell idea of electric motoring

Misinformation and Disinformation: Why EV industry needs to sell idea of electric motoring

Right now the industry needs to be spending collectively to sell the idea of electric motoring. Most Australians are completely oblivious to the fact that driving an EV is a safe, practical, and simple choice.
The shared vehicle-to-grid fleet that is helping relieve grid congestion in evening peaks

The shared vehicle-to-grid fleet that is helping relieve grid congestion in evening peaks

A world-leading vehicle to grid trial has released its first results, highlighting benefits of having 50 EVs helping out the grid in one spot at the same time.
Tesla fleet hits 150,000 EVs in Australia

Tesla fleet hits 150,000 EVs in Australia

Tesla hits 150,000 EVs milestone in Australia, 18 months after surpassing 100,000 EVs as it enters autonomy era.
BYD reveals stunning low prices for its new EVs, starting at less than $24,000

BYD reveals stunning low prices for its new EVs, starting at less than $24,000

BYD announces lowest ever prices for new EV models in Australia, starting $23,990 and kicking off the next chapter of Australia’s EV revolution.
Affordable EV competition heats up with new hatchback priced from $A26,000

Affordable EV competition heats up with new hatchback priced from $A26,000

A new affordable electric hatchback launches in New Zealand with prices under $A26,000 if ordered by end of January.
Tesla loses two key program managers in one day

Tesla loses two key program managers in one day

The exit of two long-time Tesla leaders makes a clean sweep for the company’s vehicle program leadership in the last 12 months.
London Fire Brigade rolls out handful of electric cars and trucks

London Fire Brigade rolls out handful of electric cars and trucks

London Fire Brigade rolls out more electric trucks and cars. It must not be so concerned about the fire risk then.