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Policy

Could ‘green’ number plates accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles?
Could ‘green’ number plates accelerate the uptake of electric vehicles, or will it just be an alert that there is an imposter in the space reserved for charing? Either way, Australia needs more than a change of colour.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 11, 2018

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EV News

Monash Uni says Australia’s EV future lies in lithium and battery IP
Australia needs to embrace uptake of EVs, including lithium resources, battery IP, and the use of electric vehicles as support for the electricity grid.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 10, 2018

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EV News

Off-grid and solar-based EV charging trial wins Victorian government grant
Nissan, Delta and CSIRO get grant to pursue off-grid and renewables-based electric vehicle charging systems.
Tony Bosworth

Sep 10, 2018

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EV News

Should classic cars really go electric?
Should classic cars – like the Jaguar E-type – be encouraged to go electric, or be allowed to stay the same with the smell of high octane petrol?
Tony Bosworth

Sep 10, 2018

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: Chief scientist Alan Finkel on battery EVs and fuel cell EVs
Chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his love of electric vehicles, his charging needs, his views on autonomous driving and the prospects of fuel cell electric vehicles.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 10, 2018

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FAQs

We’re pensioners, we want a cheap EV. What are our options?
We are both pensioners. Our current car is 20 years old. We would like to replace it with an EV, but they seem to cost too much. Should we wait?
Giles Parkinson

Sep 10, 2018

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Volvo’s newest 360c concept car is electric, autonomous – and you can sleep in it
Swedish luxury carmaker Volvo has announced its new 360c concept this week, and is billing it, not as an electric car, but as a mobile living and workplace.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 7, 2018

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Check out Ford’s first all-electric crossover, inspired by Mustang
Ford releases new image of their first fully electric Mustang SUV.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 7, 2018

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Electric Cars

Tesla teases with release of ‘insane’ new Roadster pictures
Photos of a brand new, shiny red Roadster have been released by Tesla, giving fans of the groundbreaking electric car company a sneak peek of the new version of the luxury sports EV.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 7, 2018

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Charging & V2G

Is hands-free electric vehicle DC fast-charging a thing?
Not quite yet, but there are a number of people – and companies – working on it and testing prototypes.
Bryce Gaton

Sep 7, 2018

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Press Releases

Victorian govt awards grant for EV charging research to CSIRO, Nissan and Delta
Nissan Australia has today announced that a grant from the Victorian Government has been awarded to its research project on electric vehicle (EV) charging in partnership with the Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) and Delta Energy Systems (Australia) Pty Ltd. The Hon. Lily D’Ambrosio MP, Victorian Minister for Energy, Environment and Climate Change, […]
Press Release

Sep 7, 2018

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Policy

NSW boosts electric vehicle chargers, pulls planning restrictions
NSW government removes hurdles for owners of car parks, depots, car-washes and service stations from installing electric vehicle charging infrastructure.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2018

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EV News

Dyson announces move to commence £2.5 billion EV plan
Dyson, best known for its bagless vacuum cleaners, is looking to join the wave of companies developing electric vehicles.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2018

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EV News

Gun maker Kalashnikov unveils its first – retro – electric car
Russian gunmaker Kalashnikov, best known for its AK47 machine gun, is dipping its toe in the electric car market with a new model.
Tony Bosworth

Sep 6, 2018

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Press Releases

Horizon Power unveils two free charging stations in Perth’s southern suburbs
Perth’s southern suburbs just got a little bit greener, with the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations which are free to use and open to all. Regional electricity provider Horizon Power installed the charging stations outside its administration centre in Technology Park, Bentley, to promote access to renewable energy and encourage energy sharing across […]
Press Release

Sep 6, 2018

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FAQs

I live off-grid. How do I charge my EV?
The first issue to consider is EV charging time – and whether you can charge during the day.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2018

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Road Trips

2011 Tesla Roadster proves itself against ICE speedsters in Targa West
A 2011 Tesla Roadster becoming first EV to complete the gruelling 900km Targa West tarmac rally.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2018

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Electric Cars

Prince Charles one-ups Harry, with all electric Jaguar I-Pace
Prince of Wales goes one better than his son, with 100% electric, British made Jaguar I-Pace SUV – in a special shade of royal blue.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2018

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Electric Cars

Honda EV to bypass Australia, due to “very, very low” demand
Honda says there are no plans to bring Urban EV to Australia, because the Japanese car maker is “not willing to risk” the lagging, Down Under market.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2018

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EV News

An Australian-made electric car for $20,000 by 2020?
In less than 18 months time you may be able to buy an Australian-made electric car from Swedish company Uniti with a 350km range and a very attractive price tag.
Tony Bosworth

Sep 5, 2018

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