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JET Charge raises AUD72M to step up Australasia’s transition to electric vehicles (EV)
19 December 2024

JET Charge raises AUD72M to step up Australasia’s transition to electric vehicles (EV)

Founded in 2012 by Tim Washington and Ellen Liang, JET Charge is leading Australia through every phase of the country’s transition to electric vehicles by providing charging infrastructure at every level, from individual households to the longest highways in the nation. With over 20,000 chargers and accessories delivered, JET Charge combines hardware and software tailored […]
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The long road to electric trucks
8 November 2019

The long road to electric trucks

Commercial trucks are among the highest polluting and most expensive-to-run vehicles on our roads, but they’re also essential to the world economy. Today we’re looking at electric mobility and trucking to see what’s being done to bring the two together.

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The XC40 Recharge is the start of something big for Volvo
22 October 2019

The XC40 Recharge is the start of something big for Volvo

It’s been about a week since Volvo announced their first all-electric model, the XC40 Recharge, but that’s not what has us excited. They’ve pledged one of the auto industry’s most bold emissions reduction plans with electrification at the centre of it all. So what exactly are they promising and how will they make it happen?

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Volvo using blockchain in mission for conflict-free cobalt
6 August 2019

Volvo using blockchain in mission for conflict-free cobalt

Swedish automaker Volvo are using blockchain to help establish “full transparency and traceability” in their cobalt supply. After a long history of child exploitation and conflict mining history of the rare metal, this is a step in the right direction for EV automakers and future tech. But is it enough?

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Polestar 2 for Australia in 2020 — a Model 3 rival?
16 May 2019

Polestar 2 for Australia in 2020 — a Model 3 rival?

Volvo subsidiary Polestar will be releasing their all-electric flagship in Australia next year. Pricing for the Polestar 2 remains unconfirmed, but signs point to a potential Model 3 competitor. We look at the specs to see where it stands against Tesla’s latest offering.

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