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Upgraded Tesla Model 3 finds strong footing in Australia in February 2024

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The upgraded Tesla Model 3 seems to be proving its mettle in Australia. In comparison, the Model Y crossover , the Model 3’s sibling, saw sales of 2,072 units. With these results, Tesla’s market share in Australia rose to 5.4%, a notable improvement from its 4% share last year, as noted in a techAU report.

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Tesla Megapack-powered big battery in Victoria, Australia is up and running

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Neoen’s Victoria Big Battery (VBB), powered by Tesla’s Megapacks, has gone live and is ready for the summer in Australia. For comparison, Neoen’s Hornsdale Power Reserve’s record was +150 MW/-120 MW. The Victorian Big Battery was scheduled to start operations for Australia’s summer, which is from December to February.

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Max-Planck-Institut team uses ammonia for direct reduction for more sustainable steel production

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a) Comparison of the predicted costs required for hydrogen and ammonia produced by renewable electricity in 2030, assuming that it is produced in Australia and then transported to Japan (reproduced based on data from the International Energy Agency). A pathway toward sustainable steel production via ammonia-based direct reduction.

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Tesla Supercharger Network in Australia now open to non-Tesla EVs

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Tesla has launched its non-Tesla Supercharger pilot program in Australia. Tesla announced the program’s launch in Australia through a post on its official Twitter account. As per the electric vehicle maker, select Superchargers in Australia are now open to all EVs. or higher.

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MG ZS EV vs. BYD Atto 3 — Dual Owner Comparison!

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As the battle between MG and BYD for the title of second highest selling electric vehicle in Australia heats up, I met with a couple that own one of each. Tired of waiting for the BYD Atto 3 to arrive, they purchased an MG ZS EV 18 months ago and are well placed to compare […].

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Tesla Model Y orders start in Australia and Japan

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Tesla has started taking Model Y orders in Australia and Japan, expanding the all-electric SUVs global market even more. According to Tesla’s order page in Australia, the Model Y Rear-Wheel Drive (RWD) starts at AU$68,900 ($48,895.24) before options. Tesla’s estimated delivery date for Model Y owners in Japan is August. SUV ??? ???Y

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Electric Mercedes AMG EQE53 vs. Tesla — Owner Comparison & Review

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Over a coffee at the Coochin Creek high-speed chargers, Rick told me why he bought an electric Mercedes AMG EQE53. “We We had a Plaid Model X (and a base Model Y) on order when Tesla decided not to make RHD S & X. I was in the US at the time and began looking at […]

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