Charging & V2G
Blocked bays and failed handshakes: Many public EV chargers are unusable – despite being ‘online’
We found that while charger networks reported roughly 95–98% uptime, the chance of drivers successfully charging was substantially lower at 75–83%.
“Ideologically motivated:” Vandalism and theft a growing problem for EV charging stations
Vandalism and theft at EV charging stations have become a growing problem, with one operator recording more than 900 cases of cable theft at over 130 locations since the start of the year.
Cybersecurity and V2G: Consumers need a secure connection for their batteries on wheels
As I write this, I am riding in a Geely EX5 sent by Uber to take me to my Qantas flight, and I am reminded of the duty of care owed to consumers to keep us safe from theft, fraud, and worse.Batteries on wheels: Europe’s leading low cost V2G model is coming to Australia
A groundbreaking project that combines car sharing and low-cost AC vehicle to grid charging facilities is coming to Australia.
Electric roads: Chris Bowen checks out wireless charging, says it’s probably not for Australia
Chris Bowen checks out one of the world’s first examples of wireless charging for electric vehicles in Detroit, but says the technology is probably not suitable for widespread deployment in Australia.
