The Driven

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Charging

Evie offers 30 pct discount on charging fees to make up for short network outage

With the Australia Day long weekend about to start, Evie is offering a nationwide discount on charging after experiencing a network outage it blamed on a software provider.

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Batteries

World’s largest EV battery maker set to cut costs in half by mid 2024

Battery prices dropping even faster than Tony Seba predicted as CATL set to cut average EV battery costs by $US3,000 by mid 2024.

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Batteries

Audi recalls top-of-the-range electric vehicles due to fire risk

A fire safety risk has been identified in more than 200 new electric vehicles, with Audi recalling the model for urgent repairs.

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EV News

Tesla to resume cancelled refreshed Model 3 deliveries after solving child seat anchor problem

Tesla has notified customers that the deliveries of their new Model 3 will resume after a technical compliance issue with the vehicle.

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EV News

Tesla to launch low cost, next generation EV next year with “revolutionary” manufacturing system

Tesla to begin production of its new low cost electric vehicle in 2025 after "revolutionary" manufacturing process that slashes manufacturing cost below $US20,000.

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EV News

Toyota says EVs will never pass 30 pct globally, Seba says plugins already at 40 pct in China

Toyota chair says EVs won't be more than 30 per cent of global market, but Tony Seba says they are already at 40 per cent of the biggest market in China.

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Tesla plans new supercharger site near Adelaide, open to all EVs

South Australia to receive a new supercharger as Tesla ownership more than doubles in 2023.

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EV News

Regulators urged to tackle Toyota over use of “electric” in hybrid car ads

Regulators in Australia and around the world are being urged to take Toyota to task over the way it advertises hybrid vehicles.

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No fuel? No worries! Remote Australian roadhouse runs out of gas but still charging EVs

When fossil fuel supplies run out, EVs can still run on locally produced solar in some of the most remote regions on the planet. Maybe Mad Max should have driven an EV?

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EV News

Scott Morrison resigns three days after Tesla towing a caravan parks in front of his office

Scott Morrison resigns three days after a photo is published of a Tesla towing a caravan parked outside his electoral office. Were the two events linked?