Jacinta Bowler, Author at The Driven IO

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Sunday, September 6, 2026

Sunday, September 6, 2026

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Jacinta Bowler

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Vehicle efficiency standards could push lifetime cost of EVs below petrol cars
Analysis by CBA shows that new emissions standard will push total cost of ownership of an EV below that of a comparable ICE car.
Jacinta Bowler

Mar 8, 2024

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EV News

Australian transport company to power 30-strong electric truck fleet with off-grid solar and batteries
Transport and logistics company to create a 30-strong electric truck fleet that will be used for metro deliveries but will be powered and charged only by a massive off-grid solar and battery system.
Jacinta Bowler

Mar 7, 2024

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Road Trips

Family to set off on 9-month trek towing a caravan in an electric EV9
WA family plans to make a lap of Australia in the newly released electric “people mover” Kia EV9, all while towing a large pop-up caravan.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 29, 2024

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Charging & V2G

Retirees spend $7,500 to install one of Australia’s only private kerbside EV chargers
Melbourne couple without off street parking were getting frustrated with chargers in the area that were broken or in use, and so decided to invest in their own kerbside EV charger.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 29, 2024

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Charging & V2G

Tesla to launch its EV “charge on solar” Powerwall product in Australia on Friday
A long awaited part of the Tesla app will finally launch in Australia on Friday, allowing owners of Tesla Powerwall batteries to charge their EVs with excess solar from their power system.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 22, 2024

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China’s Chery to release its first EV into Australia market mid year
Chinese car manufacturer Chery has confirmed it will launch the electric version of the Omoda 5 in Australia by mid-2024, its first EV in the local market.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 15, 2024

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Road Trips

“It was fantastic:” Tesla towing caravan with solar and batteries completes Big Lap of Australia
A Tesla Model 3 towing a caravan that originally had the “aerodynamics” of a brick completes big lap of Australia, with the help of extra solar and more battery storage.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 8, 2024

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EV News

Wallbox teams up with Plenti to connect EV drivers with renewable power
Wallbox and Plethi unveil new platform that is being touted as for renewable energy products, electricians and EV drivers can be connected.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 8, 2024

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Charging & V2G

RACV to replace first generation Tritium chargers around Victoria
RACV announces an upgrade of 24 public fast chargers, and 22 at its clubs and resorts, with first generation Tritium models to be replaced by another brand.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 1, 2024

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Charging & V2G

Amber raises $29m to help EV owners make money out of vehicle-to-grid systems
Amber raises significant funds to help it expand home battery and vehicle-to-grid systems, and to expand overseas.
Jacinta Bowler

Feb 1, 2024

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Hydrogen Fuel Cell

Hyundai goes harder on hydrogen, says it should be “powering everything”
Korean automaker and EV leader uses technology conference CES 2024 in Las Vegas to showcase an expansion in its controversial hydrogen strategy.
Jacinta Bowler

Jan 12, 2024

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Road Trips

Record broken as EV enthusiast charges around Australia in just 10 days
Electric road tripper Harald Murphy has broken the record for the fastest ‘Big Lap’ around the country in an EV. The 13,554 kms trip in his Tesla Model Y took just 10 days.
Jacinta Bowler

Dec 15, 2023

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