Charging & V2G

Electric bus depots to use smart charging to support the grid

Electric bus depots to use smart charging to support the grid

Bus operator with 1,400 fleet of electric buses begins smart charging trial to its depots to help balance the grid by adjusting charging times.
World-first vehicle-to-grid, electric car share service proves a hit in solar capital

World-first vehicle-to-grid, electric car share service proves a hit in solar capital

Landmark scheme involving up to 150 EVs and car sharing offers proof that V2G can ease grid congestion, reduce private car ownership, and support renewable energy integration.
Range anxiety? Electorate “bigger than Belgium” hasn’t been a problem for this EV-driving MP

Range anxiety? Electorate “bigger than Belgium” hasn’t been a problem for this EV-driving MP

With an electorate “bigger than Belgium” – six hours from one end to the other – state Labor MP says his EV driving experience thus far is “75,000 km and I’ve never been caught out.”
Arena backs new model for low-cost EV charging in apartment buildings

Arena backs new model for low-cost EV charging in apartment buildings

Government agency funds rollout of a new model to solve the tricky problem of installing low cost EV charging in apartment and strata buildings.
A massive power bank on wheels: Bidirectional charging with an electric truck

A massive power bank on wheels: Bidirectional charging with an electric truck

German truck manufacturer says it is the first in Europe to demonstrate bi-directional charging with an electric truck, useful for powering its own facilities, charging other EVs, or supporting the grid.
“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy

“Best EV charger on Nullarbor” out of action after truck reportedly smashes into solar canopy

An EV fast charging station rated as the “best on the Nullarbor” is out of action after its solar canopy was damaged, reportedly by a truck, frustrating EV drivers making the crossing.
CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge

CATL debuts six stunning battery innovations, including 1,500km EV option and 6-minute charge

Chinese battery giant CATL unveiled host of new technology developments, including a 1,500 km EV battery, 6-minute charging, a sodium-ion option and integrated charge-swap stations.
Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh

Tesla opens two new Supercharger stations, as fast charging costs hit new low of 27c/kWh

Tesla opens two new superchargers as the number of fast-charging stalls reaches 1,000 across Australia, some of them offering charging at super low prices of 27c/kWh.