Charging & V2G

“Drivers committing fraud:” Why EV fast charging network had to change payment system

“Drivers committing fraud:” Why EV fast charging network had to change payment system

Charging network says it changed payment methods because some drivers were using cards with insufficient funds, akin to “filling a car with petrol and driving away without paying.”
Evnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year

Evnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year

NZ smart charging company looks to double installations of smart charging units as it shifts its focus to the Australian market.
The biggest electric school bus fleet in the US is about to feed the grid

The biggest electric school bus fleet in the US is about to feed the grid

San Francisco-based startup Zum wants to turn electric school bus fleets into grid batteries. This 74-bus depot in Oakland is testing the idea at large scale.
Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so

Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so

Australia may no longer be a dumping ground for the world’s most polluting cars, but it will need to get its settings right to avoid being a dumping ground for dumb EVs.
Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia

Broken chargers still a problem for EV adventurers in outback Australia

The Variety sponsored Big EV Adventure highlights that remote areas still impacted by broken chargers, or insufficient numbers.
US kicks off program to repair faulty EV chargers and boost bay numbers

US kicks off program to repair faulty EV chargers and boost bay numbers

US begins massive repair and upgrade program for the country’s electric vehicle (EV) chargers, with the first project kicking off in the nation’s capital of Washington, D.C.
Some short term fixes to grid constraints that are putting brakes on EV charger rollout

Some short term fixes to grid constraints that are putting brakes on EV charger rollout

The rollout of public EV charging infrastructure across Australia is more than a year behind what is necessary for the number of EVs. Some blame grid constraints, but there are other options.
BYD says its Sealion 07 has a faster charging rate than the electric Seal

BYD says its Sealion 07 has a faster charging rate than the electric Seal

BYD showcases upcoming Sealion 07 SUV’s impressive charging speeds as it overtakes the charging crown from the Seal sedan.