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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. 
My electric motorcycle mea culpa

My electric motorcycle mea culpa

After seven years as an electric bike owner, I went out and bought a second hand petrol machine. Then I remembered there are 26 times as many parts in the fuel system.
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.
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.
New battery technology promises to slash electric vehicle cost

New battery technology promises to slash electric vehicle cost

University of Adelaide researchers secure research contract with Chinese battery manufacturer to develop new technology that could slash the cost of BEVs.
Chevy struts all-electric hot rod ute concept in Las Vegas

Chevy struts all-electric hot rod ute concept in Las Vegas

Detroit motor stalwart Chevrolet imagines hot rod future with all-electric E-10 pickup concept put together using proven Bolt EV components, including two Bolt batteries.
Chargefox teams up with Powershop to drive shift to cheaper, cleaner EVs

Chargefox teams up with Powershop to drive shift to cheaper, cleaner EVs

Electric vehicle drivers who recharge using Chargefox network to get $100 discount on energy bill if they switch to Powershop for home electricity supply.