June 2024
States are ramping up charging networks ahead of an anticipated 2025 EV boom, with councils praised for creative solutions and car lobby groups backing expanded infrastructure. Tesla owners are debunking common misconceptions—like the true cost and practicality of long road trips—while new studies highlight the fuel savings and challenges faced by regional drivers. Meanwhile, tech headlines underscore both the promise and complexity of the sector: Google AI’s massive electricity use, the rise of rare-earth-free magnets poised to revolutionize electric motors, and research showing EVs alone won’t achieve climate targets without broader policy action. Industry developments include Rivian’s share surge after a $5 billion Volkswagen investment, the arrival of faster Tesla V4 Superchargers in NSW, and the Kia EV5 making its local debut. Electric taxi startup GoBlu is challenging Uber with a greener alternative, and new stories—from families towing caravans cross-country to tales of New York’s 19th-century electric taxis—are helping reshape public perception. Even as outages occasionally disrupt charging, the movement toward lighter, smarter, and more accessible EVs is gathering pace, paving the way for homes powered by car batteries and a more electrified, climate-friendly future.
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