Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores
Australian petrol retailing giant rolls out the first of its "at-destination" electric vehicle charging bays as it moves away from petrol forecourts.
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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.
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