SolarEdge unveils new bi-directional DC-coupled EV charger
New solar-powered EV charger boasts fast-charging up to 24kW by simultaneously drawing power from rooftop PV, home battery, and the grid.Â
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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.
Queensland home EV charging rules just got dumber, as network ignores industry
Queensland ignores EV industry feedback on home charger installations and will make it even harder for homes to install a smart EV charger.
Tesla offering big discounts for off-peak Supercharging at some locations
Some Tesla Supercharging stations are now showing variable peak and non-peak prices. The variable pricing should encourage charging times away from peak periods.
New charger enables EV owners to fill car battery when grid is at its cleanest
A new charger uses realtime data to enable EV owners to charge when the electricity grid is at its cleanest.
Astypalea: Aegean island goes fully electric with cars, ride share and green energy
Aegean island goes green with electric cars and ride-share mini-buses, and now a transition to renewables and storage.
Building code wants smart and firesafe EV chargers that can be shut down remotely
All new buildings after October 1 must have a minimum number of EV charging spaces and the new code wants them to be firesafe.
Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations
Charging etiquette has become a big issue in recent months as sales of EVs accelerate. Chargefox's idle fee trial may help nudge some better behaviour.
“Tesla owns the gas stations:” Ford and GM trigger domino effect on EV charging standard
Ford and GM's shift to Tesla's NACS charging standard has had a domino effect on the market, and will position Tesla as the dominant force in the US.
Charging up: Latest EV charging locations and news
New fast-charging stations open in Albany and along highway from Sydney to Canberra.
“I’m calibrating:” Why some Tesla drivers make people wait at free fast chargers
There is an increasing amount of boorish and entitled behaviour at EV fast chargers, particularly on the free NRMA network. Is it time for an idle or waiting fee?