Rachel Williamson is a science and business journalist, who focuses on climate change-related health and environmental issues.

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“It can be done:” Australia’s biggest strata fitout proves EV charging in apartments is possible

NOX Energy EV charging infrastructure installed throughout the Sierra Hawthorn carpark

Strata and apartment complexes are beginning to relent on allowing EV charging, as demand and evidence like a recent 251-point installation prove it can be done safely.

The updated EV6 includes several interior design enhancements. Source: Kia Australia

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Australian scientists hail breakthrough in quantum batteries and rapid charging of EVs

CSIRO quantum battery research team hail technology breakthrough that could help recharge electric cars faster than petrol vehicles fill up.

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Regional network to trial streetlight EV chargers in rural and remote areas

Network company plans to install streetlight-mounted electric vehicle chargers to boost charging facilities where they have yet to emerge.

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Tesla plans Australia’s biggest EV charging site, with more than 25 bays

Plans for Australia's biggest EV charging site spotted, featuring more than two dozen ultra-fast charging bays in a regional city.

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EV charging facilities upgraded at two major hospitals

Two hospitals in New South Wales have received electric vehicle (EV) charging upgrades as part of the state government’s goal of delivering a fully electric passenger fleet by 2030.

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Power network installs first of 100 power pole-mounted EV chargers

Eight new power pole-mounted electric vehicle (EV) chargers are now operating, the first of 100 to be rolled out by local power network operators.

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Tesla to build world’s biggest supercharger site with 400 stalls

Plans uncovered show the world's biggest supercharger site is about to begin construction with 400 stalls once completed.

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What the latest performance rankings tell us about Australia’s DC fast chargers

It is clear, though, from the wide variety of different apps available in Australia that there is a big variation in both quality and approach to initiating charging.

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V2G is here, but Hyundai remains cautious due to safety and reliability concerns

The federal government boasted that EVs with V2G capability would be powering homes before the end of last year. The reality is a little different.

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BYD to roll out 1 MW EV chargers across Europe

BYD is taking its 1,000 kW ultra-fast charging technology to Europe, with plans to deploy 3,000 stations by the end of 2026.

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