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Community car sharing could get a major boost by using EVs as grid batteries when they're not in use. An extra income stream + local energy management where it matters most. #EVs #Energy #TheDriven #Podcast #Battery
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#Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where #EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and #infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.
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Australia must avoid a chicken-egg scenario, where EV demand is held back by a lack of infrastructure, and infrastructure is held back by a lack of EV demand.
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#Fiat has slashed prices on its #500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest #EVs on the market.
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Fiat has slashed prices on its 500e, shaving $20,000 off the price of one of the smallest EVs on the market.
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Councils frustrated by reliability issues with #Tritium are ripping out the broken #EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium #chargers in one region just got wiped out by a fallen tree.
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Councils frustrated by reliability issues with Tritium are ripping out the broken EV chargers. Some are planning ahead, while one of the few working Tritium chargers in one region just got wiped ou…
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#Tesla pushes back volume production of its new "affordable" model, honing in on ramping up deliveries of its #ModelY before US credits expire, and its grand plans for the #Robotaxi.
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Tesla pushes back volume production of its new “affordable” model, honing in on ramping up deliveries of its Model Y before US credits expire, and its grand plans for the Robotaxi.
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Logistics company announces completion of #Australia's first off-grid and totally #renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 #electric trucks with onsite solar and #battery storage.
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Logistics company announces completion of Australia’s first off-grid and totally renewable electric truck hub, charging a fleet of 30 electric trucks with onsite solar and battery storage.
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First shipment of Deepal's #E07 ute-like electric #SUV is now Australian-bound with first #deliveries to begin in weeks.
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First shipment of Deepal’s E07 ute-like electric SUV is now Australian-bound with first deliveries to begin in weeks.
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#Incat to build two #battery electric ferries for #Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and "redefine what is possible at sea."
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Incat to build two battery electric ferries for Danish operator that will feature 45,000 kWh batteries and “redefine what is possible at sea.”
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#BYD's new premium off-roader spotted charging at a #Tesla Supercharger in #Sydney, hinting at what's to come from the brand.
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BYD’s new premium off-roader spotted charging at a Tesla Supercharger in Sydney, hinting at what’s to come from the brand.
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#RACV is partnering with leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company #EVX to roll out up to 40 dual kerbside chargers across #Melbourne.
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RACV is partnering with leading electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure company EVX to roll out up to 40 dual kerbside chargers across Melbourne.
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More than two in every five new #cars sold in #Australia will be made in #China within a decade, driven by demand for hybrid and #electric options, and falling prices offered by Chinese brands.
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More than two in every five new cars sold in Australia will be made in China within a decade, driven by demand for hybrid and electric options, and falling prices offered by Chinese brands.
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New regulations in #Europe recognise that plug in #hybrids are three times more polluting than previously claimed. The Australian #government needs to catch up and close this #emissions loophole.
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New regulations in Europe recognise that plug in hybrids are three times more polluting than previously claimed. The Australian government needs to catch up and close this emissions loophole.
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#Tesla has slashed the prices of inventory stock of the #ModelY while in #Canada the company is offering even deeper discounts on its new refreshed model.
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Tesla has slashed the prices of inventory stock of the Model Y, while in Canada the company is offering even deeper discounts on its new refreshed model.
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The #ZeekrX is a fun, sporty little car to drive, combined with a #premium interior that lives up to the luxury aspirations of the #brand. But there are a few areas of improvement.
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The Zeekr X is a fun, sporty little car to drive, combined with a premium interior that lives up to the luxury aspirations of the brand. But there are a few areas of improvement.
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Sarah Aubrey talks about her #EV journey, why #Australia is being left behind on transport #decarbonisation, and how her visit to China opened her eyes to what’s already possible.
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Sarah Aubrey talks about her EV journey, why Australia is being left behind on transport decarbonisation, and how her visit to China opened her eyes to what’s already possible.
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#Arena report into #electrification of road transport highlights need for 165 heavy vehicle charging hubs and upgrades to #energy transmission and distribution infrastructure.
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Arena report into electrification of road transport highlights need for 165 heavy vehicle charging hubs and upgrades to energy transmission and distribution infrastructure.
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#Tesla self-driving software has no regulatory blockers in #Australia as country manager shares #rollout plan for customers.
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Tesla self-driving software has no regulatory blockers in Australia as country manager shares rollout plan for customers.
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#BYD delivers its 60,000th car in #Australia in under 3 years as the company aims for a top 10 spot. Founder says it's a signal to the world that it can succeed in mature markets.
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BYD delivers its 60,000th car in Australia in under 3 years as the company aims for a top 10 spot. Founder says it’s a signal to the world that it can succeed in mature markets.
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#Kia's next EV has now been approved for sale in #Australia, meaning the company's first electric sedan, the #EV4, could be available in Australia within a few months.
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Kia’s next EV has now been approved for sale in Australia, meaning the company’s first electric sedan, the EV4, could be available in Australia within a few months.
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Sarah Aubrey reflects on her recent visit to the Shanghai Motor Show.#TheDriven #ShanghaiAutoShow #EVs #ElectricVehicles #ChinaTech #AutoIndustry #ChinaEV #FutureOfCars #Automotive
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