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Vehicle to grid trial to test EVs as “batteries on wheels” in remote off-grid towns

Vehicle to grid trial to test EVs as “batteries on wheels” in remote off-grid towns

Utility to test how electric vehicles (EVs) can be incorporated into regional microgrids and used as mobile energy storage solutions.
Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays

Drivers hit with heavy fines for ICE-ing electric vehicle charging bays

Drivers in one state have been issued almost $60,000 in fines for incorrectly parking in electric vehicle charging bays after penalties were introduced in most parts of Australia.
Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. Is Australia ready?

Major car makers are rolling out V2G plans this year. Is Australia ready?

Over the next couple of years we expect at least 43 vehicles to come to market with vehicle to grid capabilities. Australian consumers could be the biggest beneficiaries, but do we have our house in order?
Musk flags “manufacturing revolution” in EVs, but says Tesla is not really a car company

Musk flags “manufacturing revolution” in EVs, but says Tesla is not really a car company

Elon Musk is promising another revolution in EV manufacturing, but says Tesla is not really a car company because its focus is on AI and robotics.
Tesla aims for 3 million sales in 2025, with upcoming new affordable models

Tesla aims for 3 million sales in 2025, with upcoming new affordable models

Elon Musk surprises everyone by announcing the fast-tracking the production of affordable Tesla EVs.
Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck

Fortescue to eliminate 95 million litres of diesel with electric excavators, to update electric haul truck

Fortescue has rolled out two more electric excavators and says they are more efficient that diesel and will eliminate 95 million litres of diesel when rolled out across its operations.
Nearly one third of new car buyers in next year looking for fully electric model

Nearly one third of new car buyers in next year looking for fully electric model

Survey finds 30 per cent of drivers who plan to buy a new car in the next 12 months intend to get an electric model.
Tesla finally launches refreshed performance Model 3, fastest yet with 3.1 secs to 100km/h

Tesla finally launches refreshed performance Model 3, fastest yet with 3.1 secs to 100km/h

Tesla has finally launched its highly-anticipated Model 3 Performance that now comes with significant improvements.