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.

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Fortescue Zero to provide EV chargers as official “Pit Boost” for Formula E

Fortescue Zero announced as "Official Pit Boost Provider" for Formula E World Championship, technology it will also use in the 6MW chargers for its massive electric mining haul trucks.

BYD Charging Bathurst Pluging in Ludicrous Feed February 2023

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EV lobby launches new charging app to displace Plugshare with real time availability

EVC launches new charging app that it hopes will become the "single source of truth" for EV charging in Australia - and obviously a rival to Plugshare.

Waiting to charge at the Wodonga Supercharger in 2022. Image: Tim Eden

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Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees in Australia

Tesla owners in Australia told that congestion fees will replace idle fees at certain busy Supercharger sites, meaning EV owners will be charged extra for going beyond 80 pct charge at certain times.

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Ohme launches managed installation service for its home EV chargers

Smart EV charging company Ohme is introducing a new managed installation service for its home EV chargers in Australia.

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Petrol giant Ampol blames grid delays for meeting only half its EV charging target

Petrol giant Ampol says grid connection delays the main reason it met only half of its targeted EV fast charger rollout by the end of 2024.

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Evnex launches two new EV smart chargers in Australia

Kiwi manufacturer launches two new products; an ultra-affordable smart charger and top-of-the-range version with enhanced capabilities.

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Trump and Musk pull plug on national EV network as they wage war on other people’s EVs

The new US administration is to pull the plug on an existing network of 8,000 EV charging ports across the country in the latest decision that favours Elon Musk's Tesla business.

Kia EV5 Air in White on the move. Source: Kia Australia

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Nine iconic road trips now equipped with EV charging stations for an electric ride

Government-funded EV charging station roll out aims to encourage more long-distance driving, and to dispel common fears around range anxiety.

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Which EVs can do bidirectional charging? In Australia the answer is: Not many

Globally there are 33 EV models set to offer bidirectional charging, but there are only three available in Australia.

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Early V2G drivers saving heaps, but big changes needed to make it work for all

NRMA study finds more than half want to install V2G technology soon, but costs and complicated systems are making the barriers hard to break down. Some, though, are reaping rewards.

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