Charging
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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.
EV plug wars and a reality check for vehicle to grid technology
South Australian winemaker Joseph Evans has eliminated his $6000 electricity bill, thanks to vehicle to grid technology. But it's not available to most EV owners.
Tritium lands biggest order yet for electric vehicle fast chargers from global oil giant
Tritium lands its biggest single order for fast chargers from one of the world's big oil companies, as Trevor St Baker tips in another $30m to the company.
What are my vehicle-to-load options? And when will we get V2G and V2H?
Those wanting vehicle to home and vehicle to grid options for their EVs in Australia will have to be patient. Here's why.
Australia’s biggest electric bus depot offers solar and battery blueprint for future
Australia's biggest electric bus depot now features onsite solar, a battery, and enough charging infrastructure for 55 electric buses.
Tesla launches new EV charging battle, but the Plug War is already over
Tesla's latest manoeuvres in the EV Plug War sow confusion and work against the company's stated aim of accelerating EV adoption.
Ausgrid plans up to 30,000 pole-mounted “long dwell” EV charging points
Ausgrid installs the first of what it says could be 30,000 pole mounted "long dwell" electric vehicle charging stations.
Top five tips to extend driving range of your EV by one third – and save money
Five driving style tips to boost range by 33 per cent. Start by going easy with the right foot - up to half the energy used in an EV goes into acceleration.
Australian students break world solar-powered car record in 12-hr, 1000km dash
Solar-powered car built by Australian university students and weighing a quarter that of a Tesla clocks 1,000 km in under 12 hours on a single charge.
V2X: UK EV plant lights up Christmas with a Nissan Leaf
A Nissan Leaf is being used to power the Christmas display at UK car plant celebrating the milestone production of more than 250,000 of the popular EVs.