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Electric cars can help spark post-Covid clean energy economy

Electric cars can help spark post-Covid clean energy economy

Electric vehicles should play a key role in post-Covid economy, with investment directed at industries around clean transport to build stronger and ultimately sustainable Australia.
New Goulburn battery beats grid upgrade for electric vehicle ultra rapid charging

New Goulburn battery beats grid upgrade for electric vehicle ultra rapid charging

ChargeFox installs big battery at Goulburn to provide capacity for ultra-rapid charging station, and earn money for local grid support.
New Zealand EV sales plunge 95 per cent in virus lock-down

New Zealand EV sales plunge 95 per cent in virus lock-down

New Zealand electric vehicles sales have plunged dramatically as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic lock-down.
April EV sales in Australia: Model 3 leads although imports on hold

April EV sales in Australia: Model 3 leads although imports on hold

Tesla may have stopped shipping to Australia due to closure of Fremont factory due to Covid-19, but Model 3 it is still leading the electric vehicle market.
Mini Electric pricing and launch date for Australia revealed

Mini Electric pricing and launch date for Australia revealed

Mini reveals Australian pricing and specifications for Mini Electric Hatch, adding another new electric vehicle to the limited Australian market.
Tesla takes lead in UK as electrics take one-third share

Tesla takes lead in UK as electrics take one-third share

UK car sales have plummeted but as in Australia, electric vehicle sales are holding up, and the Tesla Model 3 is unsurprisingly taking the lead.
BYD to enter Europe market, starting with Tang EV600 in Norway

BYD to enter Europe market, starting with Tang EV600 in Norway

Chinese electric car maker BYD announces entry into European market, starting with all-electric Tang EV600 to be followed by range of e-trucks and vans.
Open and shut case: Did EPA leave open a door that lowered Tesla range rating?

Open and shut case: Did EPA leave open a door that lowered Tesla range rating?

Elon Musk says Tesla has the logs to prove that the EPA made a mistake when it last rated Tesla’s premium Model S sedan.