The ICE age is over: Why battery cars will beat hybrids and fuel cells
The ICE age for petrol and diesel cars is over. But which of the new technologies will win out - batteries, hybrid plug-ins, or hydrogen fuel cells?
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Australia made battery packs creating SEA change towards electric trucks
SEA says its battery technology to electrify trucks - both big and small - is delivering quick returns for fleet owners, and making drivers happy,
One day, your electric car could be one big carbon fibre battery
Swedish study finds carbon fibre could be used as a battery electrode – with game-changing implications for EV makers.
For solar homes, full battery EVs smarter than extending range of plug-in hybrids
If you want to charge your EV with solar, a full battery model makes better sense than trying to extend range of hybrid plug in.
EU promises billions to kickstart European EV battery industry
European battery storage market likely to be worth €250 billion, and the EU is now looking to kick-start investments in batteries as EV demand soars.
Battery swapping future on cards for Yamaha electric scooters
Yamaha intends to apply Gogoro’s battery swapping technology to their own Yamaha-branded e-scooters.
The What, Why, When guide to buying a battery electric vehicle in Australia
Given the many exciting changes that have been happening, and are about to happen in the Australian market, it seems an ideal time to update our list of what's available in EVs in Australia.
Monash Uni says Australia’s EV future lies in lithium and battery IP
Australia needs to embrace uptake of EVs, including lithium resources, battery IP, and the use of electric vehicles as support for the electricity grid.
The Driven Podcast: Chief scientist Alan Finkel on battery EVs and fuel cell EVs
Chief scientist Alan Finkel shares his love of electric vehicles, his charging needs, his views on autonomous driving and the prospects of fuel cell electric vehicles.
Do I need to convert my home battery to charge my EV?
Isn't there some way to just transfer charge from my home battery to the car battery? The answer: Yes, and no.