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Australia’s longest EV charging network hailed as tourism wonder
WA state government has said its state-spanning EV-charging highway is now fully operational, and claims it has become a “tourism wonder” for international travellers.
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Some short term fixes to grid constraints that are putting brakes on EV charger rollout
The rollout of public EV charging infrastructure across Australia is more than a year behind what is necessary for the number of EVs. Some blame grid constraints, but there are other options.
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Tripping and touring with a BYD Atto 3 EV, and an induction stove for camping
For years we have escaped the cold southern winters by driving to Cairns. This time we did it in our new BYD Atto 3 EV, with some smart charging ideas and an induction cooktop.
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Fast charging networks and providers say reliability and uptime is improving
Providers and operators of EV fast charging networks say uptime has jumped to more than 97 per cent, while Tritium admits to problems and “secrecy” in the industry.
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“Unfit for purpose:” Broken EV chargers spoil the Electric Super Highway
EV driver on his third “big lap” of Australia in an EV says Queensland electric super highway has too many broken fast chargers and is “unfit for purpose.”
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Ausgrid plans up to 30,000 pole-mounted “long dwell” EV charging points
Ausgrid installs the first of what it says could be 30,000 pole mounted “long dwell” electric vehicle charging stations.
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Tesla Model 3 owners make 6,000km round trip to FNQ for $186
Trip from Brisbane to Cairns in an EV is cheap to do, but highlights the fact EV charging networks are woefully unprepared for coming EV tidal wave.
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How much does charging an EV really cost, and do they save on emissions?
Electric cars can save on both running costs and carbon emissions. Here’s how.
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Tesla Model S goes bush on mission to reduce energy poverty
“Hey John, I just saw a bloody Tesla. What’s that doing out here!” Fighting energy poverty, that’s what.
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Queensland locks in outback phase of state EV charging network
Queensland government kicks off Phase 3 of electric car charging super highway, with more sites planned for outback Queensland.
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Two EV owners report phenomenal savings as petrol cracks $2 a litre
Two Queensland EV owners escape soaring bowser prices, with one spending $162 on 150,000kms, and another breaking even towing food waste for farmers.
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Living with an MG ZS EV: Short range? No problem
Krystal Li recently bought an electric MG. Switching to electric is like going from an abacus to a calculator. It’s easy. Just push the buttons.