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Electric car ultra rapid chargers arrive in heart of brown coal country
A row of electric car chargers in the La Trobe Valley will soon go online, but there are still hurdles to jump.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 23, 2019

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Evie Networks opens its first ultra-fast charging station, powered by renewables
The St Baker-backed Evie Networks opens the first of its planned ultra-fast chargers in Queensland, under a solar canopy.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 13, 2019

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What will it take for Australian auto industry to admit EVs affecting fossil car sales?
Slump in new sales of petrol and diesel vehicles in Australia continues, with sales down again in October with the exception of hybrid and electric vehicles, which have risen again.
Giles Parkinson

Nov 7, 2019

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Lightyear One solar car beats Tesla Model 3 for aerodynamics
Dutch solar carmaker Lightyear claims record score for aerodynamics for 5-seater Lightyear One while undergoing wind tunnel tests in Turin, Italy.
Bridie Schmidt

Nov 1, 2019

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Is Australia about to get its first Chinese electric vehicle?
First Chinese-made electric vehicles heading to Australia, offering new competition in lower to middle price points.
Bryce Gaton

Oct 21, 2019

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Victoria, Nissan trial CSIRO smart solar EV charging technology
Victoria government backed project will trial CSIRO EV charging technology that maximises the use of rooftop solar generation, and minimises demand from the grid.
Sophie Vorrath

Oct 10, 2019

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Australia fossil fuel new car sales slump again, as Tesla Model 3 takes off
Sales of new petrol and diesel cars in Australia slump sharply for 18th month in a row, as electric and hybrid sales continue to surge.
Giles Parkinson

Oct 3, 2019

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Powershop expands half-price electric car charging offer as demand increases
Rising interest in electric vehicles leads Australian energy retail provider Powershop to expand its cut rate EV charging offer into New South Wales and Victoria.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 19, 2019

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Is an electric vehicle with 1600km possible? This startup thinks so
The reincarnated Aptera startup plans an all-electric vehicle with 1,600km range – but how will it achieve this?
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 31, 2019

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ACT completes shift to 100% renewables, eyes EV transition
The ACT government is finalising its shift to 100 per cent renewables and is now focused on decarbonising transport with a shift to electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 27, 2019

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Electric vehicles already cheaper for fleet owners than petrol cars
Data gleaned by ClimateWorks with Victorian councils shows there are already EVs that are within or below normal council operating costs.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 26, 2019

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Electric vehicle costs set to fall as lithium glut hits
BloombergNEF report suggests that rather than lithium being in short supply, there is a glut which will force prices down. But it may be short lived.
Bryce Gaton

Aug 26, 2019

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