New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging
Standardised high power DC charging connector announced for use with large trucks and other heavy duty applications.
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Bryce Gaton
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Reader question: What’s a good low cost EV for driving around town in regional Australia?
I am retired and living in western NSW wanting to go electric for general driving around town. What are my best options?
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Are we there yet? Electric road trip to Perth reveals state of EV charging in Australia
Travelling from Melbourne to Perth in an EV still takes careful planning. What still needs to be done for national EV charger rollout in Australia?
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ID.Buzz one step closer to Australia as VW opens pre-orders for electric Kombi in UK
Another day, another EV model order book opens … elsewhere. VW opens UK ID.Buzz pre-orders but there is a silver lining for Australia.
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Tesla no longer prime mover in electric trucks, as new and old rivals jump on board
Tesla has lost its first mover advantage in electric trucks, and some Australian companies are playing a key role in the transition of heavy haulage.
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Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races
XE Sports Group - sports arm of EV Direct - raises its hand to enter the Extreme E electric car off-road racing event.
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EV Review: Skywell EC11, the first all-electric cargo van in Australia
The EC11 proves a capable all-electric replacement for fossil-fuelled vans used for local delivery runs and ‘last-mile’ operations.
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Victoria Liberals promise to drop “bat-shit crazy” EV road tax, if elected
Liberal shadow minister says it will drop "bat-shit crazy" EV road tax if party wins November state election.
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Why portable EV charging units – that can double as grid storage – are all the Go
ZipCharge announces trial of its portable EV charging solution that can double as energy storage for the grid.
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Wait for the EV grin or dive right in? Tesla Model Y versus Kia EV6
Should you wait for a Tesla Model Y or seize the opportunity to grab a Kia EV6 while you can?
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