Charging & V2G

Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations

Chargefox to introduce idle fees to encourage better use of EV charging stations

Charging etiquette has become a big issue in recent months as sales of EVs accelerate. Chargefox’s idle fee trial may help nudge some better behaviour.
“Tesla owns the gas stations:” Ford and GM trigger domino effect on EV charging standard

“Tesla owns the gas stations:” Ford and GM trigger domino effect on EV charging standard

Ford and GM’s shift to Tesla’s NACS charging standard has had a domino effect on the market, and will position Tesla as the dominant force in the US.
Charging up: Latest EV charging locations and news

Charging up: Latest EV charging locations and news

New fast-charging stations open in Albany and along highway from Sydney to Canberra.
“I’m calibrating:” Why some Tesla drivers make people wait at free fast chargers

“I’m calibrating:” Why some Tesla drivers make people wait at free fast chargers

There is an increasing amount of boorish and entitled behaviour at EV fast chargers, particularly on the free NRMA network. Is it time for an idle or waiting fee?
NRMA to start billing for fast-charging, plans multiple off-grid charging systems

NRMA to start billing for fast-charging, plans multiple off-grid charging systems

NRMA will start trialling an app to introduce billing at its fast-charging network later this year, and plans multiple off-grid charging sites at remote locations.
Two not so super cars caught ICEing Tesla Superchargers

Two not so super cars caught ICEing Tesla Superchargers

A Lamborghini and a McLaren caught blocking access to Tesla charging station at Runaway Bay on Australia’s Gold Coast.
Australian company pioneers dynamic charging for electric mining trucks

Australian company pioneers dynamic charging for electric mining trucks

Brisbane based company Bluvein is developing a dynamic charging system that will enable underground and open pit mining trucks to be charged during operation.
Ford adopts Tesla charging standard to gain access to Supercharging network

Ford adopts Tesla charging standard to gain access to Supercharging network

In a surprise Twitter interview with Elon Musk, Ford CEO announced that Ford will move to Tesla’s charging standard so Ford EVs will have access to Supercharging.