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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.

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Australian EV charging startup lands major deals in Japan and the Philippines

Brisbane based EV charging and energy management start-up to export its technology to Japan and is named preferred EV charger supplier for the largest energy retailer in the Philippines.

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US company launches vision to turn Australian petrol stations into EV charging hubs

US-based EV charging technology company has launched in Australia with a vision to help Australia's service stations become ‘multi-fuel convenience hubs’.

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BYD announces game changing EV charging technology: 1,000 kW charging is now a thing

BYD has announced a game-changer for the EV industry with its 1,000 kW charging system that will add 400 km of range in 5 minutes.

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Vehicle to Load: Why electric cars can be uncommonly useful in cyclones

While the technology may not be widely known, V2L has appeared in Australian vehicles since 2021 and can power several large appliances for long periods.

The BYD Seal was unable to charge at the Tesla Supercharger in Yass. Image: Sunny Snashall

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Supercharger experience just got better for Polestar, BYD and other non-Tesla EVs

Polestar and BYD drivers spot a Tesla supercharger site that allows seamless credit card payments for non-Tesla drivers.

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Thanks Granny, but we need better at home EV charging

We need to encourage EV users who charge at home to invest in a hardwired AC charger rather than making do with the trickle charger that came with the car.

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Australia’s biggest EV fast charging network shifts from Tritium for first time

Evie Networks moves away from Tritium for the first time and signs up Finnish fast charger supplier Kempower.

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Fortescue Zero to provide EV chargers as official “Pit Boost” for Formula E

Fortescue Zero announced as "Official Pit Boost Provider" for Formula E World Championship, technology it will also use in the 6MW chargers for its massive electric mining haul trucks.

BYD Charging Bathurst Pluging in Ludicrous Feed February 2023

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EV lobby launches new charging app to displace Plugshare with real time availability

EVC launches new charging app that it hopes will become the "single source of truth" for EV charging in Australia - and obviously a rival to Plugshare.

Waiting to charge at the Wodonga Supercharger in 2022. Image: Tim Eden

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Tesla introduces Supercharger congestion fees in Australia

Tesla owners in Australia told that congestion fees will replace idle fees at certain busy Supercharger sites, meaning EV owners will be charged extra for going beyond 80 pct charge at certain times.

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