Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.

More grants offered for EV charging network, including kerb-side and pull-through bays for towing

Three new grant programs will target continued rollout of public EV fast charging and kerbside charging and encourage businesses to embrace electrification.

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Why EVs in the garage could power homes and support grid around Australia

The answer to some of Australia's future energy questions could be sitting in garages across the country, and that answer could prove profitable for their owners.

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Tesla opens 3 new supercharger sites with 17 fast chargers

Tesla opens multiple new sites across multiple states, making it easier for EV drivers to travel further.

Industry minister Ed Husic, prime minister Anthony Albanese and climate and energy minister Chris Bowen inspect a Nissan Leaf in Sydney. (AAP Image/Mick Tsikas)

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Bowen zeroes in on vehicle to grid technology and batteries on wheels

Federal energy minister Chris Bowen says vehicle to grid technology will be included in consumer energy roadmap to be released to state ministers on Friday.

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Germany to launch auctions for 130 truck charging stations along motorways

Germany to launch first auctions for the right to set up electric truck charging infrastructure along the country's famed Autobahn network in September.

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Sydney councils promise 250 new public EV charging spaces by end of 2025

Charging the East initiative to be rolled out across Randwick, Waverly, and Woollahra city council areas, boosting local EV charging spots from 100 to 350.

Evie Networks charging a Tesla Model Y. Source: Evie Networks

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Evie Networks says automatic payment plan will be a game changer for EV charging

From early August 2024, all Evie customers have to do is plug in and the charge will start, no need for apps or RFID cards.

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Solar bus shelters deliver clean power for electric transport

Iberdrola has completed the installation of two solar bus shelters, each spanning over 65 metres in length and with a combined capacity of 65kW.

The BYD Dolphin charging at Jurien Bay with the Mighty electric truck.

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Major milestone: Australia now has more than 1,000 fast charging sites for electric cars

Australia's fast charging sites get a major boost as thousands of new drivers buy electric vehicles every month.

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Gold Coast battery factory to produce EV chargers and community batteries

Gold Coast factory which will be the first in Australia capable of producing both community lithium-ion batteries and battery-backed EV chargers.

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