Charging & V2G
Fortescue fits out first 240 tonne electric haul truck, and rolls out first 6 MW fast charger
Fortescue has fitted out a giant electric haul truck with its own power systems and battery for the first time, and has started commissioning on its first 6 MW fast charger, built in house.
Australia needs thousands more kerbside EV chargers. Here’s how to make the rollout fast and fair
For EVs to truly go mainstream, Australia needs more public “kerbside” chargers. These can be microwave-sized boxes mounted to power poles or slightly larger boxes fixed to the kerb.
Australian energy giant to roll out ultra-fast EV chargers at 7-Eleven stores
One of Australia’s three biggest privately owned energy utilities is rolling out 10 ultra-fast electric vehicle charging stations at 7-Eleven stores in Victoria, NSW and Queensland.
EV chargers to be rolled out across aged care facilities
A total of 42 EV chargers is to be rolled out for the use of staff and residents at 21 different aged care facilities in New South Wales and the Australian Capital Territory.
Community group launches new neighbourhood battery, with EV charging bays
Community group celebrates the launch of its latest neighbourhood battery, but with a twist, as the new battery in inner-city suburb features two EV charging bays. More are planned.
Tesla to roll out “virtual” waitlists for some Superchargers, but drivers may still have to queue
Tesla has begun testing a new “waitlist feature” at five Supercharger locations, allowing drivers to join a virtual queue through the Tesla app rather than having to physically line up.
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