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Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again

Biofil EV chargers running on waste cooking oil plug the network gaps again

Home grown biofil EV fast chargers are playing a crucial role filling in the network gaps across the Nullarbor and other remote parts of Western Australia.
Renault announces pricing for upcoming launch of award-winning 5 E-Tech

Renault announces pricing for upcoming launch of award-winning 5 E-Tech

The Renault 5 E-tech is regarded as a ‘game-changer’ overseas, has won multiple awards and is also equipped for V2G. Now, pricing in its right hand market has been released.
Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

Tesla now selling EV chargers and household batteries at Bunnings

Tesla to sell charging equipment and household batteries at select Bunnings Warehouse stores.
AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

AGL offers free charging as it rolls out first of 149 pole mounted EV chargers

AGL offers free charging – for a few months – at the first of a network of pole-mounted EV chargers to help those without off-road parking.
Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

Amber ready to pay customers to charge their EVs as it prepares for vehicle to grid

Amber offers new product that could see EV owners being paid to charge their cars, but its big focus is on V2G tech that will turn cars into batteries on wheels and households into revenue earners.
BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot

BYD produces its 10 millionth NEV as it battles Tesla for top global spot

BYD says it has now produced 10 million new energy vehicles – a mix of full battery electric and plug in hybrids – and is aiming for five million a year.
Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids

Tesla and BYD dominance of leasing market shaken by MG, Volvo and plug in hybrids

The dominance of Tesla and its big Chinese rival BYD in the leasing market is being shaken by a number of rising EV brands, and the growing popularity of plug in hybrid vehicles.
Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

Polestar says it is “good to go” on V2G as Australia paves way for batteries on wheels

Swedish electric vehicle maker says it is “good to go” on vehicle to grid technology in Australia for at least one of its models after the approval of new standards.