Charging & V2G

Batteries on wheels: Germany to slash grid fees to encourage bi-directional charging for EVs

Batteries on wheels: Germany to slash grid fees to encourage bi-directional charging for EVs

Germany to slash grid fees and force utilities to offer variable pricing to encourage uptake of bi-directional charging, which it expects will play key role in stabilising the grid.
European car giant partners with Kaluza for EV managed charging services

European car giant partners with Kaluza for EV managed charging services

Energy software company Kaluza, partly owned by AGL Energy, strikes deal with European car giant Stellantis to provide smart charging services for its brands.
Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores

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.
Tesla teases Robotaxi wireless charging tech, faster than charging at home

Tesla teases Robotaxi wireless charging tech, faster than charging at home

“No hands required.” New Tesla video showcases wireless charging capabilities of the promised Tesla Robotaxi.
Tesla opens first  pre-fab Australian supercharger site that took just days to install

Tesla opens first pre-fab Australian supercharger site that took just days to install

Tesla uses innovative method for the first time in Australia to speed up supercharger rollout as 60,000 superchargers now open globally.
Electric cars and the grid: How low priced EV charging will benefit everyone

Electric cars and the grid: How low priced EV charging will benefit everyone

There’s a lot to be learned from the tariffs offered for EV charging. Some are very good, others are poorly designed and won’t benefit the consumer, or the grid.
CSIRO and network operator to partner on new vehicle-to-grid trial to power regional homes

CSIRO and network operator to partner on new vehicle-to-grid trial to power regional homes

Essential Energy and CSIRO are to partner on yet another vehicle-to-Grid (V2G) technology trial, this time focused on how to integrate into home energy management systems in regional areas.
Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

Nissan slashes costs of V2G technology to help turn EVs into batteries on wheels

Nissan says it has slashed the cost of V2G charging technology, with new on-board tech making it the same price as existing home chargers.