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.

Charging up on the advantages of electric cars

Knowing what charging methods and choices are available is an important step on the path to driving electric – and the key to taking advantage of the change.

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UK shows how positive EV, climate action is done by conservative governments

UK government "Go Ultra Low" initiative is great example of how conservative governments can encourage electric vehicles.

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Is it worth buying an EV if my only option is street parking?

What are the charging options for a potential EV owner in suburban Sydney with no off-street parking?

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Strength of second hand electric market shows gathering pace of EV revolution

Rising prices for second-hand EVs a futher sign of upcoming "death spiral" for fossil-fuelled cars.

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VW imagines an EV charging robot that comes to you

Volkswagen reveals an autonomous mobile charging robot and energy storage system that comes to the EV, rather than the other way round.

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Volvo Polestar 2 to have 1500kg tow rating, limited market release in 2020

New Polestar electric fast-back will have a 1,500kg towing option - the highest in its electric class

University of Melbourne 2018 EV entrant during ‘tilt test’. Image: B. Gaton

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Formula SAE electric car racing event begins this week in Victoria

Students from universities around the world to compete in Formula SAE event in Victoria, featuring open-wheeler vehicles that look like electric go-karts on steroids.