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Battery scientist Jeff Dahn extends Tesla contract, forges new role with Novonix
Tesla extends exclusive battery research contract with Dalhousie University team led by Jeff Dahn, who will also now advise to ASX-listed battery materials firm Novonix.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 20, 2021

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Kia finally secures all-electric e-Niro for Australia
South Korean car maker Kia will bring the all-electric e-Niro to Australia in mid-2021.
Bridie Schmidt

Jan 12, 2021

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Victoria urged to drop registration fees for EVs, set end date for ICE sales
Victoria’s peak infrastructure advisory body recommends dropping registration fees for EVs, going all-electric in government and bus fleets, and setting end date for ICE vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 10, 2020

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Evie Networks cuts time-based EV charging, calls for energy tariff reform
Ultra-fast charging network provider Evie Networks drops time-based charging, but lifts the kWh charge at its network of charging stations.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 8, 2020

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Japan to ban fossil fuel car sales by 2035. Will Australia follow or become a Cuba?
Reports emerge that Japan may ban all new petrol and diesel sales by 2035, leaving Australia with nothing to do but fall in line, or bury its head in the petrol tank.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 7, 2020

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Victoria petrol and diesel cars to get ICE-y reception in EV parking spots
Combustion engine and non-pluggable hybrid vehicles will be fined if found parking in electric car parking spots.
Bridie Schmidt

Dec 1, 2020

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Norway’s EV revolution shows us the urgency of government action on transport
Norway’s EV revolution is massive, but what more needs to be done to cut transport emissions?
Ketan Joshi

Nov 11, 2020

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China-made Tesla Model 3 in RHD and Model Y spotted
Key Model 3 and Model Y sightings, along with imminent expansion into Singapore, signal changes are afoot for Tesla in Asia Pacific region.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 10, 2020

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South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push
South Australia to “jump start” uptake of electric vehicles by transitioning government fleet to EVs and boosting charging infrastructure.
Michael Mazengarb

Nov 6, 2020

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Hyundai finally issues Australia recall notice for affected Kona electrics
Hyundai Australia issues safety recall for owners of Kona electric vehicles built between January 31 2018 and March 2 2020.
Bryce Gaton

Nov 3, 2020

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“First” vehicle-to-grid electric car charger goes on sale in Australia
Australian-owned EV-NRG launches domestic V2G charger, with ability to both charge an electric car and discharge energy back to the grid.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 29, 2020

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Tesla Model 3 takes out Targa West rally, beating fossil fuel rivals by huge margin
Tesla Model 3 takes first position in 130 class of Targa West rally, almost 10 minutes ahead of a lineup of fossil-fuelled competitors.
Bridie Schmidt

Oct 27, 2020

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