Study finds charging EVs in daytime better for grid
Charging electric vehicles from home at night is not the way to go, according to a new study from Stanford University.
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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.
Tritium reports tripling of EV charger sales and record order backlog
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We’re getting an EV. Which cables should we buy for road trips?
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Volvo parent Geely reveals 600kW EV charging technology
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Tesla plans world’s biggest EV charging station, with 164 stalls
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Finnish company Kempower chosen for Australia’s longest EV charging network
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“Vehicle-to-surgery:” Doctor uses Rivian R1T to provide power for vasectomy
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How our old, inner city apartment block added electric vehicle charging
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