Australia gets a spanking for tardiness around encouraging electric vehicle uptake.
The first whack comes in a Nielsen report Caught in the Slow Lane, Australian Adoption of Electric Vehicles – the title summing up findings and the report calling for more education, reduced EV pricing, increased charging infrastructure and more.
The Electric Vehicle Council delivers another blow in suggesting Kia’s decision to delay entry of its e-Niro and possibly Soul EV to Australia underscores the need for policy change and is the latest example of how the country is missing out on EV opportunities.
Meanwhile, Evie Networks has opened the first of 42 ultra-fast EV chargers planned in Australia – the solar canopy with each each serving dual roles in providing power and shelter.
Auto Camp – the school for budding automotive apprentices – is back in December with more emphasis on electrics, hybrids and battery cell technology.
We were at the Sydney EV Expo, with photos and other coverage featured here.
In Adelaide, an EV battery breakthrough shows promise for safer, cheaper, longer range EVs.
Speaking of safety, EV warning labels must be on their number plates by January 1 in New South Wales.
Queensland opens a $200 million solar farm which should aid EV uptake there.
The Tesla Model 3 continues to impact on October EV sales in our stats page, while a hydrogen export facility is underway in Victoria and ABB outlines its progress through involvement with Formula E and associated Jaguar I-Pace eTrophy racing.
We wrap up with a look at what the Kiwis are doing in the electric space and the passing of New Zealand’s Zero Carbon legislation.
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