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Electric Vehicles

Toyota begins testing of self-charging solar Prius
Toyota to trial solar-powered Prius that aims to achieve up to 1kW in output and add more than 50kms to the fossil-free driving range.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 15, 2019

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Uniti two-seater electric car on offer to early adopters
Swedish EV maker opens website to applications for its first run of “Founders Series” Uniti One electric cars, before they go on sale to the general public.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 5, 2019

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Tesla beats electric vehicle delivery record, boosts stock by 7%
Tesla has achieved its goal to beat its previous quarterly delivery record, reporting 95,200 electric vehicles delivered by end of June – 72,531 of which were Model 3s.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 4, 2019

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Electric vehicle choice arrives in Australia: Model 3 vs Kona
Why I held a Tesla Model 3 reservation from week one, but bought a Hyundai Kona electric instead.
Bryce Gaton

Jul 4, 2019

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BMW unveils new EVs, says Europeans don’t want them
Minutes after announcing plans to accelerate its electrification strategy, senior BMW executive says Europeans don’t actually want to buy pure electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 3, 2019

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Electric Porsche Taycan debuts on streets of Shanghai
Porsche’s flagship all-electric car, the Taycan, has been captured cruising the streets of Shanghai ahead of its global launch this September.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 3, 2019

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NZ battery tech could boost Nissan Leaf range by 200km
New Zealand-based Blue Cars looks to raise funds to commercialise improved replacement Nissan Leaf battery pack that could deliver over 200km range.
Bridie Schmidt

Jul 1, 2019

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World’s first long-range solar production car unveiled by Lightyear
“Electric car that charges itself” – Prototype for world’s first long-range solar-integrated EV unveiled by developers, Lightyear, at the company’s base in the Netherlands.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 27, 2019

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China’s BYD teams up with Macquarie to bring electric trucks to Australia
Chinese electric vehicle giant BYD will offer two models of all-electric trucks to the Australian market through leasing arrangements signed with Macquarie Group.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 19, 2019

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South Australia looks to EVs to flatten solar duck curve
South Australia to make electric vehicles a focus as it looks to solve the solar “duck curve” in the grid, and help integrate high renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 18, 2019

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Australia needs more than a single page EV strategy to cut transport emissions
EVs can help to significantly lower global transport emissions, but governments must develop the strategies to ensure they can achieve their full potential.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 18, 2019

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Victoria school trials solar electric car charger
Victorian college installs solar powered electric vehicle charger with view to go off grid and power staff and parents’ cars.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 18, 2019

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