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Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety

The Driven EV News

The post Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety appeared first on The Driven. Government funded EV fast chargers to have 98 pct uptime requirement, as well as bigger bays, "drive-through" options and a targeted common payment system.

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Polestar 4 goes on sale in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles WLTP range

Electrek

Polestar launched its new SUV Coupe in Europe and Australia with up to 379 miles (610 km) WLTP range. The Polestar 4 officially hit two key markets Wednesday.

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Mini adds bigger batteries, more range and dollars to EV lineup in Australia

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Mini will expand its Countryman lineup in Australia, with two new electric variants that will offer bigger batteries and more range to its existing electric offering with the Mini Cooper. The post Mini adds bigger batteries, more range and dollars to EV lineup in Australia appeared first on The Driven.

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Tesla unveils refreshed Model 3 in Australia, promising more range and comfort

The Driven EV News

Consumers can check it out this weekend around Australia. The post Tesla unveils refreshed Model 3 in Australia, promising more range and comfort appeared first on The Driven. While the exterior has seen a refresh, it's the interior where Tesla have focused their updates in the 2024 Model 3.

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Long range trips in a standard range EV: How easy is it in Australia?

The Driven EV News

Is a long distance trip in a standard range EV feasible in Australia at around the speed limit, without the option of hypermiling, and perhaps with a couple of cranky kids in the back? The post Long range trips in a standard range EV: How easy is it in Australia? appeared first on The Driven.

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Mitsubishi Fuso to deliver 20 eCanter trucks to Australia Post

Green Car Congress

Mitsubishi Fuso Truck and Bus Corporation will deliver 20 units of the all-electric eCanter truck to the Australia Post fleet. In October, Australia Post will become the first local customer to integrate the electric light-duty truck into its daily operations. The eCanter, which falls under the 7.5-ton kWh) lithium-ion battery packs.

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CSIRO, GHD Advisory report calls for more focus on refueling infrastructure for hydrogen-powered transport in Australia

Green Car Congress

A new report released by CSIRO, Australia’s national science agency, and GHD Advisory calls for Australia to focus on the refueling infrastructure to support hydrogen-powered transport—alongside electric vehicles—or risk being left behind its international counterparts.

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