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Australia’s Rectifier unveils first two-way electric vehicle charger

Australia’s Rectifier unveils first two-way electric vehicle charger

Melbourne-based company Rectifier Technologies unveils its first two-way EV charger, that will allow drivers to not only charge an EV, but also sell excess power back to grid.
Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?

Electric car sales are on the rise – is coronavirus a turning point for the market?

Despite a fall in overall new car sales, the rapid increase in the uptake of EVs is being witnessed across many markets.
Queensland EV battery gigafactory edges closer to realisation

Queensland EV battery gigafactory edges closer to realisation

Queensland government approves feasibility study findings ahead of final investment decision on $3bn EV battery gigafactory in Townsville.
Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV

Rivian reveals delivery dates for all-electric ute and SUV

US-based all-electric “adventure vehicle” manufacturer flags delivery dates for R1T pick-up and R1S SUV as the company’s Illinois factory starts to gear up.
“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk

“New normal” for electric vehicle range will be 500km, says Musk

Tesla co-founder and CEO says 300 miles, or close to 500km, is the “new normal” for electric vehicle range, and the “standard expectation” of electric vehicle drivers.
Giga Texas! Austin to build Tesla’s new Cybertruck and Tesla Semi

Giga Texas! Austin to build Tesla’s new Cybertruck and Tesla Semi

Tesla says next US Gigafactory will be in Austin, Texas, where work has already begun on an “ecological paradise” that will produce the Cybertruck and Semi.
Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 flagship electric vehicle

Volkswagen opens orders for ID.3 flagship electric vehicle

Volkswagen says orders for its flagship electric car model ID.3 will open to the general public in a number of European countries next week, on July 20.
Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof

Fisker raises $US50m, edges closer to launch of all-electric SUV with solar roof

Fisker gets backing from billionaire in fund raising for its Ocean all-electric luxury SUV – with solar roof.