Charging & V2G

Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers

Climate Authority calls for fossil car ban by 2040, support for EVs and home chargers

Climate Change Authority says sales of new fossil cars should be banned by 2040, calls for more incentives to encourage EVs, and for residential solar scheme to include home chargers.
How your electric car could help power your neighbourhood and green your grid

How your electric car could help power your neighbourhood and green your grid

New research examines the key role of electric vehicles in the “grid of grids” concept – not just extracting power but actively participating in a reciprocal energy exchange.
At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin

At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin

Drivrs filling up their cars with petrol and diesel are used to the little things. Now, even EVs get to enjoy shade, water, windscreen cleaners and even a bin.
Lithium-ion battery pack prices hit record low, tipped to nearly halve again by 2030

Lithium-ion battery pack prices hit record low, tipped to nearly halve again by 2030

Prices of lithium ion battery packs now at record lows, and tipped to nearly halve again by 2030 – good news for electric vehicles and for stationary storage.
Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety

Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety

Government funded EV fast chargers to have 98 pct uptime requirement, as well as bigger bays, “drive-through” options and a targeted common payment system.
“A bit too much:” BYD Dolphins charge at Tesla Superchargers, but at a hefty price

“A bit too much:” BYD Dolphins charge at Tesla Superchargers, but at a hefty price

Newly delivered BYD Dolphin seamlessly charges at a Tesla supercharger.
Tritium supplies rapid chargers to largest EV charging facility in Wales

Tritium supplies rapid chargers to largest EV charging facility in Wales

After weeks of bad news, Tritium says it has landed a supply deal for the biggest EV charging hub in Wales.
Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks

Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks

Updated: Major hospital group bans EV charging in its car parks due to fire risks, and a golf club to dismantle its EV chargers down after a club house fire blamed on golf buggy batteries.