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Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average

Australia’s interest in electric vehicles well below global average

Respondents pointed to cost, driving range, and a lack of charging options as the three major impediments to increase interest and potential ownership. 
City of Shepparton switches to electric vehicles, powered by Council solar

City of Shepparton switches to electric vehicles, powered by Council solar

Victoria’s Greater Shepparton City Council becomes latest local government to make switch to electric vehicles – at least partially – with purchase of two Nissan Leafs.
Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China

Polestar 2 EV prototype production underway in China

Volvo-owned Polestar announces production of prototype all-electric Polestar 2 has begun in China in line with timetable for launch and delivery in 2020.
World’s second-largest ferry operator to make switch to electric

World’s second-largest ferry operator to make switch to electric

America’s Washington State Ferries announces decision to transition its fleet from diesel to battery electric. 
Tesla deploys mobile EV superchargers – powered by new Megapack battery

Tesla deploys mobile EV superchargers – powered by new Megapack battery

Tesla rolls out new Mega-pack battery storage option at its busiest electric vehicle charging stations during US Thanksgiving long weekend.
Fisker takes new tack on electric SUV market with lease offer

Fisker takes new tack on electric SUV market with lease offer

Customers invited to make $US250 reservations for Fisker Ocean, a full month ahead of January 2020 unveil. New details of the luxury electric SUV also revealed.
Audi jettisons near 10,000 jobs as it focuses on electric, e-tron available in Australia in 2020

Audi jettisons near 10,000 jobs as it focuses on electric, e-tron available in Australia in 2020

Audi pares back operations and staff to better prepare itself for transition to electric vehicles, and says e-tron will arrive in Australia in H2 2020.
EV manufacturers begin work to stop child and environmental exploitation

EV manufacturers begin work to stop child and environmental exploitation

EV manufacturers are starting to seek ways to ethically source their cobalt and avoid damaging effects of mining on both humans and the environment.