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Tesla rebounds from pandemic with Model 3 sales doubling in May

Tesla rebounds from pandemic with Model 3 sales doubling in May

Tesla leads global EV market, doubling Model 3 sales in May, while BYD retains second place before launching into European market.
Australia’s luxury car tax threshold quietly lifted for electric vehicles

Australia’s luxury car tax threshold quietly lifted for electric vehicles

Luxury car tax on low and zero emissions cars in Australia is quietly relaxed, giving EVs bigger break than fossil fuel cars for first time in decade.
The next electric vehicles to enter Australia market are nearly ready

The next electric vehicles to enter Australia market are nearly ready

Two more EVs are almost ready to enter Australian auto market, adding more choice for those wanting to make the switch to zero emissions transport.
Solar synthetic fuels won’t save the internal combustion engine

Solar synthetic fuels won’t save the internal combustion engine

Cars will have to be powered by renewable electricity. The choice is whether to switch to electric motors and charge by plug, or to keep the internal combustion alive by filling it with liquid sunlight.
Some time soon, Australian EV owners may be able to sell power back to the grid

Some time soon, Australian EV owners may be able to sell power back to the grid

Energy market rule-maker flags moves to allow vehicle to grid charging from electric cars, and cites some interesting new trials.
Tesla shares climb as Elon Musk wins top gong and flags break-even quarter

Tesla shares climb as Elon Musk wins top gong and flags break-even quarter

Tesla shares push above $US1,000 again after Musk flags break-even for second quarter in email to staff and is awarded top gong as best CEO.
Tritium upgrade puts finger “on pulse” of EV fast charge networks

Tritium upgrade puts finger “on pulse” of EV fast charge networks

Australia’s Tritium releases remote access software platform for its electric vehicle fast charging networks customers worldwide.
Tesla Model 3 deemed too quick for NSW government employees

Tesla Model 3 deemed too quick for NSW government employees

NSW energy minister has a Model 3, but bureaucrats won’t share the pleasure because they are deemed too fast for state government fleet.