AGL’s kerbside chargers join Chargefox – but why only one way?
We're still asking EV drivers to manage too many apps. Some offer RFID cards, some don't. Some participate in roaming, some don't. It's a mess that hinders adoption.
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Ed Lynch-Bell
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Ed Lynch-Bell is Principal at Second Mouse, dedicated to building more sustainable energy tech and mobility products, services and businesses. Ed is also a co-host of EV Meetup, bringing the e-mobility industry together across Australia. The next EV Meetup is Wednesday June 17th in Brisbane.
Ed Lynch-Bell is Principal at Second Mouse, dedicated to building more sustainable energy tech and mobility products, services and businesses. Ed is also a co-host of EV Meetup, bringing the e-mobility industry together across Australia. The next EV Meetup is Wednesday June 17th in Brisbane.
Misinformation and Disinformation: Why EV industry needs to sell idea of electric motoring
Right now the industry needs to be spending collectively to sell the idea of electric motoring. Most Australians are completely oblivious to the fact that driving an EV is a safe, practical, and simple choice.
The shared vehicle-to-grid fleet that is helping relieve grid congestion in evening peaks
A world-leading vehicle to grid trial has released its first results, highlighting benefits of having 50 EVs helping out the grid in one spot at the same time.
Tesla finally shares Supercharger availability data with Google Maps: But what took so long?
Tesla has opened up live Supercharger availability to Google Maps at last, though it still doesn’t show which sites are open to non-Teslas. A welcome update, but it begs the question: why the long delay?
Toyota’s electric HiLux: Too little, too late, or just another car for Barry?
After years of stalling, Toyota has finally revealed a fully electric HiLux. But with rivals like BYD already gaining ground, questions remain over whether this signals real change or just another gesture.
The EV that feels like wearing a Marlboro-branded nicotine patch, with a lousy digital experience
In an electric world, car owners need to get good at digital, or don't bother. Whatever you do, don't release anything that you aren't going to take care of every single day of its existence.
Crisis? What crisis? The solution to our liquid fuel import problem comes from the sun
Every truck we electrify and every ICE car we replace with a bicycle reduces our demand for fossil fuels and stretches out our fuel reserves without adding to them.
Cybersecurity and V2G: Consumers need a secure connection for their batteries on wheels
As I write this, I am riding in a Geely EX5 sent by Uber to take me to my Qantas flight, and I am reminded of the duty of care owed to consumers to keep us safe from theft, fraud, and worse.
Batteries on wheels: Europe’s leading low cost V2G model is coming to Australia
A groundbreaking project that combines car sharing and low-cost AC vehicle to grid charging facilities is coming to Australia.
On yer bike! Australia needs to remove 5 million ICE vehicles by 2035, how we do it is up to us
We don't have to add 5 million EVs by 2035. What we actually need to do is remove 5,000,000 ICE vehicles - what we replace them with is up to us.