Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.

Charging

“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy

An EV fast charging station rated as the "best on the Nullarbor" is out of action after its solar canopy was damaged, reportedly by a truck, frustrating EV drivers making the crossing.

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CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge

Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled host of new technology developments, including a 1,500 km EV battery, 6-minute charging, a sodium-ion option and integrated charge-swap stations.

2 min

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Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh

Tesla opens two new superchargers as the number of fast-charging stalls reaches 1,000 across Australia, some of them offering charging at super low prices of 27c/kWh.

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“Petrol tank mentality:” ABC’s 7.30 report on EV charging problems rated a fail

Update: Turns out the ABC 7.30 reporter knew exactly what he was doing when he decided to charge when he didn't need to, and to 100 pct, just to run his line that EV charging takes up too much time.

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NSW launches first interactive travel map for EV drivers

NSW launches an electric vehicle (EV) travel map, dubbed ‘EVenturemap’, that it hopes will enable drivers to turn every electric vehicle charging stop into a mini tourism experience.

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More than 100 new EV kerbside chargers to be rolled out – with dedicated parking bays

Energy companies plan to roll out more than 100 new kerbside chargers across NSW, this time with dedicated EV charging spaces to try and ensure the facilities are available, and not iced.

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EV charging network sees 54 per cent leap in customer numbers as electric interest surges

Australian EV charging network says electric vehicle market is maturing faster than expected, with a 54 per cent lift in customer registrations in the last month.

3 min

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Busting more myths about EV pole charging and electricity networks

Despite many attempts to correct them, misinformed claims continue to circulate about data, connection timeframes, access fees, locations and what our pole-mounted EV charging trial is designed to achieve.

2 min

“Cheaper to run:” NSW targets charging gap and electric trucks in new EV strategy

Electric truck development and building more charging stations will be core pillars of state's revamped electric vehicle strategy designed to ease the pressure of rising fuel costs.

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Australia’s biggest electric truck depot takes shape, secures government support

Plans for the biggest heavy electric truck depot in Australia get a government boost, and will support up to 50 electric trucks initially with on-site solar, batteries and megawatt-scale charging.

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