Australian-made bidirectional (V2X) EV charger hits the market
Australian company gets certification for first of its kind V2X home EV charger that promises to turn electric cars into batteries on wheels.
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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.
Kia’s electric PV5 wins world van of the year award
Kia’s all-electric PV5 has been crowned International Van of the Year, highlighting its strong global impact ahead of its expected Australian arrival in late 2026.
Australian EV drivers most likely to avoid Tesla, but more confident about battery life
Global survey of 27,000 EV drivers finds policy action, not the market alone, needed to boost adoption. Australians more likely to avoid Tesla brand, for political reasons, but more confident about battery life.
Renault launches electric Scenic e-tech in Australia in new model refresh
The Renault Scenic has been revived as an all-electric car, and was officially launched and priced at last weekend's Everything Electric show.
Cupra Born: Can I buy one now and expect it do V2G later?
Cupra Born owners may soon tap into vehicle-to-grid capability already available in Europe, but VW remains silent on when, or if, the feature will be activated in Australia.
The new, new EV buyer in Australia is emerging, and sub $30,000 electric cars are on their way
Australia is late to the Early Majority EV party, so in the next 12 months expect to see a slew of new cars under $30k with marketing strategies aimed at making BEVs cool.
Apartment EV charging: Maybe not so hard, but it does need support.
New report identifies the key benefits, and the challenges, of installing EV charging in apartment buildings.
Ford drops Australia plans for Puma Gen-E small electric SUV
Ford drops plans to bring its delayed Puma electric small SUV to Australia, one of five electrified models it had planned to bring to this country.
How much does it cost to run an EV versus a petrol car?
Some people would have you believe that running an EV is both worse for the environment and costs more. They are wrong on both counts.
Budding engineers get to build and drive their own race car, and electric is their choice
Australia's budding engineers get their annual chance to build and race their own race cars. Electric is the main choice, and even autonomous vehicles outnumber internal combustion engines.