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.

Policy

Australia needs five million EVs on its roads to meet 2035 climate target: Here’s how to do it

Australia is counting on having five million EVs on its road to meet its 2035 climate target. We are a long way behind, so here's how it could be done.

5 min

Segway Ninebot E3 Pro scooter review: It will take you for a ride, for not much money

The Segway Ninebot E3 Pro is an impressive piece of engineering. Yes, there are a few compromises compared to more expensive models, but you get a lot for your money.

2 min

Policy

First you need a vision, then you can think about a universal road user charge

A well constructed road user charge may be great policy, but it is also terrible politics. Exposing people to the real costs of something they have never had to think about will always be challenging.

2 min

EV News

Red dust, road trains and tornadoes: Why the world solar challenge is a real test

The World Solar Challenge is a real test: 3,000 km of challenging Australian roads, red dust, road trains and, as we were warned this morning, tornadoes. This 3,000 km journey is a real test.

4 min

Electric Work Vehicles

Europe is racing ahead on electric trucks, but here’s why Australia can’t be a carbon copy

In Europe, the model for electric long haul trucks is based around 500 kWh batteries and megawatt charging systems. But will this work in Australia, with long distance and shorter rest breaks?

1 min

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, as long as you plug in for 240 hours a month

BYD Dolphin and V2G offered in a bundle, subject to conditions on the number of hours they are plugged in. All the elements are in place for this to be rolled out in Australia.

3 min

Charging

Tap and go payments for EV charging not far away, even for random V2G transactions

A potentially game changing tap and go payments system for EV charging is being developed that does away with QR codes, and could even be used for random V2G sessions. -

4 min

Charging

The gaping cybersecurity hole in non-Tesla public EV charging facilities

In Australia today, other than on the Tesla Supercharger Network, not a single communication between car and charger is securely encrypted.

3 min

Charging

The city betting big on wireless charging for electric taxis and last mile deliveries

Gothenburg is leading the world on wireless charging for EVs, and plans to install it on public streets. I had the opportunity to give it a test run.

2 min

Why V2G will not be limited to homes with parking: Car share EVs are also doing it

This company is showcasing a different approach to V2G – fully commercialised AC V2G using publicly available car share vehicles linked to public V2G chargers.

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