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We’re charging our EVs at peak times and must get smarter, says Origin

We’re charging our EVs at peak times and must get smarter, says Origin

Months-long study of EV charging habits shows smart charging is essential to ensure the grid can support rapid growth in EV ownership.
Tesla gives peek at supercomputer it says will replace “meat” drivers

Tesla gives peek at supercomputer it says will replace “meat” drivers

Carmaker claims “number five” supercomputer in the world should allow human “meat computers” to safely handover to their silicon counterparts.
Volvo and Northvolt plan 50GWh gigafactory in EV battery joint venture

Volvo and Northvolt plan 50GWh gigafactory in EV battery joint venture

The two companies join forces to develop and produce more sustainable batteries, tailored to power the next generation of pure electric Volvo and Polestar vehicles.
Alfa Romeo plans electrified brand revival, starting with electric GTV

Alfa Romeo plans electrified brand revival, starting with electric GTV

Alfa Romeo is working up a potential line-wide electrification strategy intended to demonstrate the company’s embrace of EVs and other key technologies.
JET Charge to “dramatically increase” NSW operations in response to EV policy

JET Charge to “dramatically increase” NSW operations in response to EV policy

Electric vehicle charging company JET Charge has vowed to ramp up its operations in New South Wales, in response to the state government’s EV package.
The electric cars that benefit most from NSW rebate and stamp duty waiver

The electric cars that benefit most from NSW rebate and stamp duty waiver

In its bid to become the “Norway of Australia”, the NSW government is handing out $3000 rebates for EVs that cost $68,750 or less. Here’s our list of the electric cars that – currently – make the cut.
Porsche announces high-performance battery manufacturing JV

Porsche announces high-performance battery manufacturing JV

Batteries for “superfast charging, but also superfast driving.” The joint venture with Custom Cells will focus on high performance, rather than high production rate.
Visit fossils, fossil free! Details revealed for Queensland Electric Super Highway expansion

Visit fossils, fossil free! Details revealed for Queensland Electric Super Highway expansion

Stage three of Queensland’s Electric Super Highway, to be delivered by Yurika, will take in the state’s Dinosaur Trail, as 18 new charging destinations named.