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Bridie Schmidt is staff writer for The Driven, and Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology, as well as using her technical skills in managing our websites.

Tesla extends range to near 600km, says new batteries will last 1.6 million kms

Posted on April 24, 2019April 24, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Model S

Tesla to install more efficient drivetrains to extend range of new Model S and Xs to near 600kms, and says new batteries will be able to last “one million miles”.

Source: Schneider Electric

3 min

Schneider, Jet Charge to build charging stations as Nissan dealers ready for new Leaf

Posted on April 16, 2019April 17, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Within 6 months, AC car chargers will be installed at 89 Nissan dealerships thanks to deal with Jet Charge and Schneider Electric.

Source: ChargeFox

3 min

Chargefox continues expansion of ultra-rapid electric car charging network

Posted on April 15, 2019April 15, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

The second ultra-rapid charger in a 21-strong network goes online on the border of Victoria and New South Wales.

Credit: Bridie Schmidt

4 min

Is there a DC car charger I can use with a DC solar panel system?

Posted on April 15, 2019April 17, 2019
byBryce Gaton

Can one avoid converting to AC and then have a charging system convert back to DC?

Source: Mitsubishi

2 min

V2H: Mitsubishi plans two-way traffic between homes and electric cars

Posted on April 11, 2019
byBridie Schmidt

Mitsubishi electric cars will be equipped with two-way charging that will allow them to send power back into homes.

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