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Polestar 2 gets upgrade with new battery, longer range and faster charging

Polestar 2 gets upgrade with new battery, longer range and faster charging

New Polestar 2 sees multiple upgrades including a new battery that delivers more range and faster charging.
Tesla brings back indicator stalk on refreshed Model 3, retrofits available

Tesla brings back indicator stalk on refreshed Model 3, retrofits available

Tesla brings back more physical controls for the Model 3, including a retrofit.
Councils battle disinformation and fears of “self-igniting” EVs as they try to go electric

Councils battle disinformation and fears of “self-igniting” EVs as they try to go electric

Council says concerns about self-igniting EVs, faulty chargers and toxic fumes – fuelled by misinformation – meant staff were initially reluctant to drive electric vehicles.
BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays

BHP pushes mine fleet electrification plans into next decade, blames tech delays

BHP has deferred plans to electrify its mining fleets into the next decade, citing technology delays, in stark contrast to Andrew Forrest’s real zero target for 2030.
Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its delivery network, its biggest trial of electric vans to date.
UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK to extend the plug-in van and truck grant scheme which provides discounts to businesses and fleet operators when purchasing electric vans or trucks of all sizes.
Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say

Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say

Tesla launches new Model Y L 6-seater with various upgrades not found on the standard car but with a pricetag to match.
American EV sales enjoy second best month ever, despite Trumpian headwinds

American EV sales enjoy second best month ever, despite Trumpian headwinds

EV sales in the US enjoy second best month, despite and perhaps because of the policy machinations of the country’s president.