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EV owners happy to change home charging times and soak up solar PV

EV owners happy to change home charging times and soak up solar PV

Queensland EV charging study shows that electric vehicle owners are flexible and EV charging is a great tool for load management.
NSW leads EV uptake by numbers, but ACT tops in market share

NSW leads EV uptake by numbers, but ACT tops in market share

NSW led EV uptake in 2022 in terms of raw numbers, but the ACT was easily the biggest winner in terms of electric vehicle market share.
Tesla to expand Berlin Gigafactory to 1 million vehicles per year

Tesla to expand Berlin Gigafactory to 1 million vehicles per year

Tesla’s Berlin factory is ramping its production fast but needs additional approvals to reach full capacity.
EV fast charging network rates jump again, rising grid costs to blame

EV fast charging network rates jump again, rising grid costs to blame

Charging network announces hike in prices at its network of 50kW EV fast chargers in NSW and Queensland.
Bobcat launches world first all-electric skid-steer loader

Bobcat launches world first all-electric skid-steer loader

Bobcat’s famous compact skid-steer loader is going electric with three times the power, and big cost savings and health benefits.
Volkswagen shows off “Golf style” affordable electric vehicle concept

Volkswagen shows off “Golf style” affordable electric vehicle concept

Volkswagen has announced it is developing a €25,000 ($A39,900) all-electric hatch, based largely on the popular Golf.
Electric planes have a noise problem, and more propellor blades may be the answer

Electric planes have a noise problem, and more propellor blades may be the answer

University researchers find potential solution to propellor noise problem for electric planes.
Tesla’s faster V4 superchargers seen up close

Tesla’s faster V4 superchargers seen up close

World’s first Tesla V4 Supercharger site is about to open. Here is what it looks like and what it could mean for Australian superchargers.