VW rolls out bi-directional V2H charging to turn its EVs into batteries on wheels
Volkswagen has announced that its all-electric ID. family of cars will now offer bidirectional charging with Vehicle to Home (V2H) functionality.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Stellantis to trial battery swap technology, starting with a fleet of Fiat 500e EVs
Auto giant Stellantis to trial battery-swap technology, starting with a fleet of 100 Fiat 500e electric hatchbacks in Spain.
One-third of Australians plan to buy an EV in the next 5 years, study finds
One third of all Australians plan to buy an electric vehicle (EV) within the next 5 years, and nearly half of all Australian drivers are contemplating the switch.
Hyundai Ioniq 6 rated the fastest-charging EV on the market
Hyundai's Ioniq 6 electric sedan rated as the fastest charging EV on the market by US auto experts Edmunds.
Evie begins tap and go pilot for EV fast chargers around Australia
EV fast-charging network operator Evie Networks is to trial a “tap and go” payment option at five charging locations amid push for standardised payment systems.
Tritium installs 33 “hands-free” autonomous fast chargers in California port
Queensland-based fast charging pioneer completes US installation of 33 electric vehicle chargers equipped with mechanised connectors.
Plenti soars after NAB signs up to launch multi-billion dollar electric vehicle loan program
Shares in Plenti soared after NAB signed up to provide billions of dollars in discount loans for electric vehicle purchases, and other green products.
Lithium-ion battery pack prices hit record low, tipped to nearly halve again by 2030
Prices of lithium ion battery packs now at record lows, and tipped to nearly halve again by 2030 - good news for electric vehicles and for stationary storage.
Tesla remains king in US with 50% share of EV market, as big car makers get electric shy
New data published by energy research giant BloombergNEF highlights Tesla’s continued dominance in its home EV market.
Leasing and salary packages driving sharp uptake in Australian EV sales
Leasing companies say changes to tax rules have driven huge interest in EVs, with the increase in sales pushing the local market into a tipping point towards electric.