Charging & V2G

Arena backs new model for low-cost EV charging in apartment buildings

Arena backs new model for low-cost EV charging in apartment buildings

Government agency funds rollout of a new model to solve the tricky problem of installing low cost EV charging in apartment and strata buildings.
A massive power bank on wheels: Bidirectional charging with an electric truck

A massive power bank on wheels: Bidirectional charging with an electric truck

German truck manufacturer says it is the first in Europe to demonstrate bi-directional charging with an electric truck, useful for powering its own facilities, charging other EVs, or supporting the grid.
“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy

“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy

An EV fast charging station rated as the “best on the Nullarbor” is out of action after its solar canopy was damaged, reportedly by a truck, frustrating EV drivers making the crossing.
CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge

CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge

Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled host of new technology developments, including a 1,500 km EV battery, 6-minute charging, a sodium-ion option and integrated charge-swap stations.
Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh

Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh

Tesla opens two new superchargers as the number of fast-charging stalls reaches 1,000 across Australia, some of them offering charging at super low prices of 27c/kWh.
“Petrol tank mentality:” ABC’s 7.30 report on EV charging problems rated a fail

“Petrol tank mentality:” ABC’s 7.30 report on EV charging problems rated a fail

Update: Turns out the ABC 7.30 reporter knew exactly what he was doing when he decided to charge when he didn’t need to, and to 100 pct, just to run his line that EV charging takes up too much time.
NSW launches first interactive travel map for EV drivers

NSW launches first interactive travel map for EV drivers

NSW launches an electric vehicle (EV) travel map, dubbed ‘EVenturemap’, that it hopes will enable drivers to turn every electric vehicle charging stop into a mini tourism experience.
More than 100 new EV kerbside chargers to be rolled out – with dedicated parking bays

More than 100 new EV kerbside chargers to be rolled out – with dedicated parking bays

Energy companies plan to roll out more than 100 new kerbside chargers across NSW, this time with dedicated EV charging spaces to try and ensure the facilities are available, and not iced.