Evie begins tap and go pilot for EV fast chargers around Australia
EV fast-charging network operator Evie Networks is to trial a “tap and go” payment option at five charging locations amid push for standardised payment systems.
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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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