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AGL flags new EV charging deal, in email teaser to retail customers
AGL pitches new deal to its electric vehicle-driving customers, offering annual bonus credits of up to $300 – or a $25 credit to their monthly bill – and no limits on charging times.
Sophie Vorrath

Jun 18, 2019

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South Australia looks to electric vehicles to flatten solar duck curve
South Australia to make electric vehicles a focus as it looks to solve the solar “duck curve” in the grid, and help integrate high renewables.
Giles Parkinson

Jun 18, 2019

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ABB and Fastned celebrate launch of 100th charging location
As Europe approaches the introduction of stricter emission targets from 2020, the partnership between leading electric vehicle (EV) charging provider ABB and network operator Fastned is facilitating the electric revolution set to transform European highways.
Press Release

Jun 18, 2019

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Podcasts

The Driven Podcast: When electric vehicles meet the solar industry
You know electric vehicles are entering the mainstream when they form a major highlight of solar expos. Nigel Morris tells us what he found at Munich’s Intersolar event.
Giles Parkinson & Nigel Morris

Jun 18, 2019

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EV News

First batch of Tesla Model 3s arrive in the UK with white interiors
The first Tesla Model 3s captured arriving in the UK heading on M20 towards London.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 17, 2019

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EV News

Porsche and Mercedes-Benz race into next Formula E season
Two more sportscar makers join electric car series Formula E, and 6th season calendar now announced for 2019/2020.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 17, 2019

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EV News

Victoria first: School trials solar-powered electric car charger
Victorian college installs electric vehicle charger with long term view to go off grid and power staff and parents’ cars.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 17, 2019

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EV News

Electric vehicles have saved 3.6 billion litres of fuel in the US
Electric vehicles have saved billion of litres of petrol fuel in the US, with demand for electricity on the increase.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 14, 2019

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EV News

Hyundai fears Australian fuel emissions standards may not happen for years
Hyundai fears fuel emissions standards off the table for at least three years, and warns that Australia may have to transition to EVs dragged “kicking and screaming” by rest of world.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 14, 2019

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EV News

Turn on a penny: Hyundai developing electric cars with motors inside the wheels
New in-wheel electric motor tech from Hyundai will allows cars to turn on the spot.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 14, 2019

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EV News

Uber solves “Volvo driver” problem with new autonomous tech
Uber pairs with Volvo to unveil third generation self-driving XC90 – safer than your average Volvo driver.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 13, 2019

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EV News

Energy sector schools electric vehicles on long road to a smarter grid
Electric cars could become a vital part of a decentralised smart grid, but how would it work?
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 13, 2019

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