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Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

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First V2G chargers hit Christmas shelves, but yet to get final approval

The first home electric vehicle (EV) bidirectional-capable chargers are already on the market in Australia, even though they are yet to receive final approval from the industry body.

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Fortescue to build and test world’s most powerful electric fast charger

Fortescue has landed $10 million in ARENA funds to help build and test world's most powerful fast chargers for its planned fleet of giant electric haul trucks.

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How much does it cost to run an EV versus a petrol car?

Some people would have you believe that running an EV is both worse for the environment and costs more. They are wrong on both counts.

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Energy utility completes EV fast-charging loop in world’s biggest isolated grid

W.A. energy utility completes the final fast charging installation of the network that covers the state's main grid - the biggest isolated grid in the world.

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Appy travels: At last, Evie Autocharge simplifies the EV charging experience

My Evie charging experience has elevated from gritted teeth to top of the class.

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Batteries on wheels: Electric cars may save power grid, if drivers let them

Electric vehicles could put strain Australia's energy networks, or they might save them: It will be up to motorists to decide which path the nation takes, experts say.

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Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again

Home grown biofil EV fast chargers are playing a crucial role filling in the network gaps across the Nullarbor and other remote parts of Western Australia.

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Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

Tesla to sell charging equipment and household batteries at select Bunnings Warehouse stores.

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AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

AGL offers free charging - for a few months - at the first of a network of pole-mounted EV chargers to help those without off-road parking.

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Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

Amber offers new product that could see EV owners being paid to charge their cars, but its big focus is on V2G tech that will turn cars into batteries on wheels and households into revenue earners.

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