Local electric car repairer launches iMiEV battery upgrade
The iMiev came to Australia in small numbers and with little range, but owners can now get a serious battery upgrade.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
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