Electric cars and the grid: How low priced EV charging will benefit everyone
There's a lot to be learned from the tariffs offered for EV charging. Some are very good, others are poorly designed and won't benefit the consumer, or the grid.
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Ross De Rango
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New safety regulations coming for e-bikes and e-scooters, let’s hope evidence triumphs over FUD for EVs
New safety regulations for e-bikes and e-scooters are an appropriate response to the issues. Let's hope the same evidence-based approach is adopted for EVs.
What’s the real risk from electric vehicles in apartments?
The real risk to existing apartment buildings from EV charging isn’t fire. It’s that pretty soon, failure to support EV charging for residents will damage property values and rental returns.
The energy retailers offering lousy deals for home EV charging – on rates and control
Some consumers are being forced to give up control over EV charging in their homes without their consent, and are being offered rates that give them no incentive to charge off-peak.
Why is public high power EV charging so much more expensive than charging at home?
If you are wondering why DC fast charging is so expensive, look at the network costs and demand charges. And then think about the cost of breakfast at a cafe.
Inverter standards revised in big deal for solar and vehicle-to-grid technology
New standards are being rolled out for inverter technologies that are critically important for both the solar and vehicle-to-grid technologies.
Will Australian EV drivers charge off peak to save money, the environment and the grid?
The best time of day to charge an EV is the middle of the day. The sun’s out and hitting the solar panels, so the energy available at that time is cheap and on average much cleaner.Â
EV charging at home: What you need to know, and why it won’t break the grid
Will the power point on the wall be enough? When is the best time to charge? Will my EV break the grid? A new home charging guide has all the answers.
What does “well behaved” EV charging look like?
There's nothing to fear from the electrification of Australia's fleet. And we could also save $50 billion a year on petrol and diesel.