Australia’s biggest vehicle-to-grid charging station opened to back up wind and solar
"Groundbreaking and revolutionary:" A 10-bay vehicle to grid charging station has been opened in South Australia, the largest in the country.
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Giles Parkinson is founder and editor of The Driven, and also edits and founded the Renew Economy and One Step Off The Grid web sites. He has been a journalist for nearly 40 years, is a former business and deputy editor of the Australian Financial Review, and owns a Tesla Model 3.
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Model Y drops back to fourth most popular new car in July, EV sales at 7 pct
Tesla Model Y falls back to fourth most popular new vehicle in July, and cedes top passenger car rating to the MG ZS.
BYD electric vehicle sales skyrocket in July as global expansion continues
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Tesla is losing its cool factor, but price cuts means it will still be the next Toyota
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Mazda in reverse gear as it discontinues EV in favour of hybrids
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Toyota admits fight for survival in world’s biggest EV market
The world's biggest car maker - which has largely ignored the shift to electric - admits it is now fighting for survival in world's biggest car market.
Loopit and CarBon team up to target EV leasing market for businesses
Car services companies Loopit and CarBon have announced a joint venture that targets the growing adoption of electric vehicles by businesses across Australia.
EV sales double, but lack of policy puts Australia at back of global queue
Australians "now know the future of driving is electric," but potential buyers were still being held back by a small range and less stock.