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Horizon Power unveils two free charging stations in Perth’s southern suburbs
Perth’s southern suburbs just got a little bit greener, with the installation of two electric vehicle charging stations which are free to use and open to all. Regional electricity provider Horizon Power installed the charging stations outside its administration centre in Technology Park, Bentley, to promote access to renewable energy and encourage energy sharing across […]
Press Release

Sep 6, 2018

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FAQs

I live off-grid. How do I charge my EV?
The first issue to consider is EV charging time – and whether you can charge during the day.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2018

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Road Trips

2011 Tesla Roadster proves itself against ICE speedsters in Targa West
A 2011 Tesla Roadster becoming first EV to complete the gruelling 900km Targa West tarmac rally.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 6, 2018

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Electric Cars

Prince Charles one-ups Harry, with all electric Jaguar I-Pace
Prince of Wales goes one better than his son, with 100% electric, British made Jaguar I-Pace SUV – in a special shade of royal blue.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2018

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Electric Cars

Honda EV to bypass Australia, due to “very, very low” demand
Honda says there are no plans to bring Urban EV to Australia, because the Japanese car maker is “not willing to risk” the lagging, Down Under market.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2018

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EV News

An Australian-made electric car for $20,000 by 2020?
In less than 18 months time you may be able to buy an Australian-made electric car from Swedish company Uniti with a 350km range and a very attractive price tag.
Tony Bosworth

Sep 5, 2018

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Electric Cars

Mercedes-Benz debuts electric SUV in bid to compete with Tesla
German automaker unveils its very first 100% electric SUV, making a move to win a market share from Tesla in the booming segment of high-end models running on battery.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 5, 2018

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EV News

How the EV boom will reshape the way we use electricity
AEMO has lifted its forecasts for the uptake of electric vehicles for the second time in less than six months, and flags it could have an impact on the way we manage the grid.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 4, 2018

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FAQs

Do I need to convert my home battery to charge my EV?
Isn’t there some way to just transfer charge from my home battery to the car battery? The answer: Yes, and no.
Giles Parkinson

Sep 4, 2018

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EV News

EV uptake gathers speed – 1 million global sales added in just six months
Cumulative global EV sales to pass 4m mark this week, according to Bloomberg New Energy Finance – and the latest million was notched up in just six months.
Sophie Vorrath

Sep 3, 2018

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Hyundai gears up to launch the Ioniq EV range in Australia next month
Hyundai begins marketing campaign for the Ioniq, to be released next month in pure electric, hybrid and fuel cell versions.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 3, 2018

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Charging & V2G

Sydney apartment dwellers want user-pays EV charging
Most apartment block dwellers happy to have user-pays EV charging facilities in their blocks, and half of them want their own EV.
Bridie Schmidt

Sep 3, 2018

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