The Driven

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Germany leads 25 pct surge in Euro electric car market, new emissions limits touted

European EV sales have surged almost 25% in past year, dominated by the booming German auto market, as peak auto industry body looks to agree with further tightening of CO2 reduction measures.

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Li-ion battery cost improvements grossly underestimated, MIT report says

MIT report finds rate of improvement for lithium-ion cell price grossly underestimated, because most analyses only measure one battery performance characteristic.

Toyota has unveiled Victoria's first commercial-grade hydrogen production, storage and refuelling facility. Source: Toyota

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Toyota opens Melbourne hydrogen refuelling station, launches new fuel cell sedan

Toyota's new hydrogen facility can produce 80 kilograms of green hydrogen a day, enough to fill 14 of its new Mirai cars, which will arrive next month.

The Volkswagen ID.4. Source: Volkswagen America

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First VW ID.4 electric SUVs delivered in Germany

First deliveries of Volkswagen’s long-awaited ID.4 electric SUV took place last week ahead of plans to deliver approximately 150,000 ID.4s globally by end of 2021.

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Jeep announces 4xe Charging Network for EV off-roading

Iconic 4X4 brand Jeep announces Jeep 4xe Charging Network, an electric vehicle charging network designed specifically for electric off-roading.

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Tesla Semi may be delayed until 2022 due to battery shortage

Tesla Semi launch delayed again due to battery cell constraints but may go ahead in 2022, Elon Musk says.

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Mercedes-Benz debuts flagship all-electric EQS high-tech interior

Mercedes-Benz releases details of EQS electric sedan interior design ahead of its April 15 reveal.

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ACT unveils Australia’s first public hydrogen refuelling station

Australia's first publicly available hydrogen refuelling stations opens in Canberra, as a 20-strong Hyundai Nexo fleet hits the road.

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Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted

This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.

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EV News

2021 Hyundai Kona electric vehicle refresh spotted in Canberra

The latest improved version of the Hyundai Kona electric SUV spotted on Australian roads for first time, at launch of first hydrogen refuelling station.