Lithium-ion battery pack prices hit record low, tipped to nearly halve again by 2030
Prices of lithium ion battery packs now at record lows, and tipped to nearly halve again by 2030 - good news for electric vehicles and for stationary storage.
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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.
Australia cracks down on EV fast charger reliability to address range anxiety
Government funded EV fast chargers to have 98 pct uptime requirement, as well as bigger bays, "drive-through" options and a targeted common payment system.
“A bit too much:” BYD Dolphins charge at Tesla Superchargers, but at a hefty price
Newly delivered BYD Dolphin seamlessly charges at a Tesla supercharger.
Tritium supplies rapid chargers to largest EV charging facility in Wales
After weeks of bad news, Tritium says it has landed a supply deal for the biggest EV charging hub in Wales.
Australian hospital group and golf club ban EV charging because of fire risks
Updated: Major hospital group bans EV charging in its car parks due to fire risks, and a golf club to dismantle its EV chargers down after a club house fire blamed on golf buggy batteries.
Sydney unveils eight new pole-mounted EV chargers, Byron Bay adds its first two
City of Sydney, Ausgrid, and EVX join forces to install eight new pole-mounted EV chargers. Meanwhile, the first two pole mounted chargers have been installed in Byron Bay.
Factcheck: Instagram video falsely claims outback fast charger powered only by fossil fuels
Claims that an NRMA outback fast charger was powered only by fossil fuels went viral, but are debunked by the post's own photos of the solar array that provides shade for EV drivers.
Coolgardie latest town to join Australia’s longest EV charging network
The small Western Australian town of Coolgardie in the state’s Eastern Goldfields is the latest to join the WA EV Network, Australia’s longest electric vehicle (EV) charging network.
Aussie EV charging company Jolt launches into London and UK market
Sydney-based EV charging startup Jolt has expanded into the United Kingdom with plans to deliver thousands of EV chargers across London and other UK cities.
Reader question: How many cables do we need for a remote road trip?
How many charging cables are needed to take an EV into remote areas in Australia?