Dec 19, 2024
NewsPointElectric cars are older than you think! Scottish inventor Robert Anderson created the first crude electric carriage in 1832, powered by non-rechargeable cells. It’s a far cry from the sleek EVs we know today.
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Australia is crazy about Teslas! In 2023, the Tesla Model Y was the country’s best-selling EV, with over 28,000 units sold, followed closely by the Tesla Model 3.
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Norway is the global EV champion, with 54% of new cars sold in 2020 being electric. Compare that to Australia’s 0.78%, and you’ll see how far ahead Norway is.
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By June 2022, there were 20 million electric vehicles on the road globally, a giant leap from just 1 million in 2016. The EV revolution is gaining speed!
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To keep pedestrians safe, electric cars now come with acoustic vehicle alert systems (AVAS) that produce artificial sounds, ensuring you hear them even when they’re running silently.
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The luxurious Mercedes-Benz EQS boasts an impressive range of 780 kilometers, making it the ultimate choice for long-distance EV travel.
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Australia boasts over 3,000 EV public charging stations, including 2,531 standard AC chargers and 470 rapid DC chargers, ensuring EVs stay powered on long drives.
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It takes the cobalt from 300 smartphone batteries to build a single EV battery. EVs show how far technology has come in repurposing resources.
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Thanks to regenerative braking, slowing down in an EV helps recharge its battery by capturing and reusing kinetic energy.
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By switching to electric vehicles, you’re reducing carbon emissions, improving air quality, and contributing to a greener future.
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