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Riz is the founder of carloop based in Melbourne, specialising in Australian EV data, insight reports and trends. He is a mechanical engineer who spent the first 7 years of his career building transport infrastructure before starting carloop. He has a passion for cars, particularly EVs and wants to help reduce transport emissions in Australia. He currently drives a red Tesla Model 3.

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Tesla opens 168 stall Supercharger station, with solar farm and big batteries

Tesla opens one of the biggest fast charging sites in the world, with a huge solar arrary, big batteries and up to 168 stalls on one of the world's busiest EV corridors.

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Network says it can help make EV charging “equitable, effective and reliable”

The operator of Australia's biggest distributed network is keen to have a role in the roll-out of kerbside EV charging. EV industry groups and consumer advocates disagree.

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Tesla opens new Supercharger station with biggest solar canopy to date

Tesla's newest Supercharger station features its biggest solar canopy to date, and at least another two solar canopies are planned as Australian EV drivers finally get a moment in the shade.

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Ludicrous Feed: BYD Seal V2G demo

Tom showcases a real-world V2G simulation using a stock BYD Seal Premium and an Infypower bidirectional inverter.

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Tritium finds new partner to boost functionality of its EV fast chargers

Tritium has partnered with a German e-mobility specialist to boost the functionality and standardise access to its EV charging network across the globe.

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“We’re ready:” Biggest network operator connects its first V2G charging system

The biggest distribution network on the east coast announces successful connection of its first vehicle-to-grid (V2G) charging system.

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Sparks fly over proposal to allow networks to install EV chargers on power poles

Sparks fly as NSW parliamentarians host debate on whether electricity networks should be allowed to install EV chargers on their own power poles, and pass the cost on to consumers.

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How green is your EV fast charger?

"Powered by renewable energy“ may mean any of at least four distinct things, and we need more transparency around where charge point operators and site owners buy their energy.

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Tesla surpasses 70,000 chargers globally, as more sites open in Australia

Tesla's supercharger network reaches 70,000 reliable ultra-fast charging stations as Australian growth continues.

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StarCharge launches Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in Australia

StarCharge launches its flagship Halo V2G bidirectional DC charger in the Australian market after what it says is more than two years of development and local testing.

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