Ford adopts Tesla charging standard to gain access to Supercharging network
In a surprise Twitter interview with Elon Musk, Ford CEO announced that Ford will move to Tesla's charging standard so Ford EVs will have access to Supercharging.
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Daniel Bleakley is a clean technology researcher and advocate with a background in engineering and business. He has a strong interest in electric vehicles, renewable energy, manufacturing and public policy.
The challenges of charging an EV when it is towing a boat
This Model Y driver had to get innovative when charging his EV and towing his boat. It begs a question about why more thought is not being put into charging stations.
Tesla debunks myth on charging as Australia’s infrastructure grows
New data on range anxiety shows that majority of EV owners use fast chargers less than once a week.
BMW offers home-charging incentives to select iX and iX3 customers
BMW to offer attractive 'Power Pack' incentives to boost EV sales as the German brand increases its EV offering in Australia and NZ.
Queensland network plan to look at EV rooftop solar charging problem
The high level plan will coordinate different agencies and reports to streamline the where, how and what of EV charging in Queensland.
Ionity opens largest EV ultra fast charging park, shaded by solar roof
Ionity has installed 18 high-power charging stations powered by 100% renewable energy. The charging station's solar roof can also feed electricity back into the grid.
Jolt secures $US150 million for battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers
Dublin and Munich-based e-mobility company Jolt Energy has secured $US150 million in funding to support the deployment of its battery-buffered ultra-fast EV chargers.
Charging speed advertising war shifts to the home with AC charging rates
Plug types and charging speeds can be confusing but there are some winners emerging from the plug wars that might streamline and improve charging times.
St Baker ploughs another $52m to boost production at EV fast charger maker Tritium
Fast charging company Tritium gets a loan boost from biggest shareholder Trevor St Baker as its share price continues to languish.
Batteries on wheels: California to mandate bidirectional charging on EVs from 2027
California is looking to mandate bidirectional charging on all electric vehicles sold from 2027 to support the grid and lower bills.