Two new fast-charging sites join country’s longest electric highway, one with idle fees
Two new fast charging stations opened along Australia's longest EV charging network, including one with idle fees in the state capital.
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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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