Charging & V2G

Smart charging with rooftop solar: It is possible with a laptop and the right software

Smart charging with rooftop solar: It is possible with a laptop and the right software

The cuts in rooftop PV tariffs and the looming solar tax add to the need to get smart controls to charge your car with the power of the sun.
Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

Ginger theme park hopes Tesla Supercharger can help boost visitor numbers

A ginger theme park known for its vintage steam train might not seem an obvious pick for a role in the future of electric transport.
Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels

Ampol lands another $100 million to help with its rollout of another 200 EV fast charging bays. Its rollout was stalled last year due to delays getting deals for power connections and landowners.
Sunrun launches first US vehicle-to-home power plant using Ford F-150 Lightning trucks

Sunrun launches first US vehicle-to-home power plant using Ford F-150 Lightning trucks

Sunrun has begun operating what it says is the first vehicle-to-home virtual power plant in the US, using privately-owned Ford F-150s electric utes.
EV buildings grant program in NSW back on track after four month delay

EV buildings grant program in NSW back on track after four month delay

The $10 million grants program faced some hurdles as government-required feasibility studies took longer than expected.
Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

Toyota now has more charging bays in its Australian dealerships than EVs on the road

Toyota is rolling out EV charging stations across its dealership network in Australia. It will mean that – for the moment – it will have more charging bays than actual EVs on the road.
More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification.
Why EVs in the garage could power homes and support grid around Australia

Why EVs in the garage could power homes and support grid around Australia

The answer to some of Australia’s future energy questions could be sitting in garages across the country, and that answer could prove profitable for their owners.