Jolt unveils new “flagpole” 50kW EV charging stations
Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging innovator Jolt has unveiled the next generation of its 50kW fast chargers, which debut a new “flagpole” design and longer charging cables.
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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.
BP adds EV “tap and charge” to its Australian fast charging hubs
BP says it is adding a “tap and charge” feature to its BP Plus platform that will allow fleet customers to recharge their electric vehicles (EVs) with the company’s charging business, BP Pulse.
EVs more reliable than ICE vehicles, with the best and worst electric cars identified
German study finds clear difference in number of breakdowns between internal combustion engine cars and EVs, as reveals the most reliable and most breakdown prone electric cars.
Geely says more than 600 EX5s electric SUVs ordered in first month in Australia
Geely says it has received more than 600 orders for its electric EX5 SUV in Australia, 188 of have already been delivered to customers.
EVSE acquires Engie’s Australian and New Zealand EV charging network
Sydney based EVSE has acquired the Australian and New Zealand charging network of global energy and services group Engie.
Chinese energy giants Sinopec and CATL to build 10,000 EV battery swap stations
Two of China’s largest energy companies to build a nationwide battery swap network, with 500 stations to be built this year, on the way to building a total of 10,000.
Volvo introduces portable battery system with built-in DC fast charger
Volvo Energy unveils portable battery that can be connected to the grid or used in island mode, and which comes with an integrated 240kW DC fast charger.
Economists want focus on battery trucks, say hydrogen freight “makes little sense”
Economists in Europe have called on governments to focus on battery electric trucks to decarbonise freight because hydrogen trucks are not efficient and supporting them "makes little sense."
BYD sells 1 million EVs and plug-in hybrids in first quarter, as it extends lead over Tesla
Chinese automotive giant BYD has sold more than one million new energy vehicles in the first quarter, a 60 per cent jump from the same period last year.
Smart charging company introduces multi-car charging function in Australia
New entrant into Australia's smart charging market launches MultiCar function allows users to charge more than one electric vehicle (EV).