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Australia’s Rectifier creates “stackable” EV charger module to meet urban and grid needs

Australia’s Rectifier creates “stackable” EV charger module to meet urban and grid needs

Australia’s Rectifier Technologies unveils “stackable” electric car fast charger module that will help cut costs of high-powered installations, and make it easier to find sites.
Most Victorians want support for electric vehicles, not taxes

Most Victorians want support for electric vehicles, not taxes

Two-thirds of Victorians want to see electric vehicles supported, not taxed, according to a new EVC survey.
Plugged In: Penrith police get their EV, PM quiet on EV truck, and first BYD Han lands

Plugged In: Penrith police get their EV, PM quiet on EV truck, and first BYD Han lands

The Driven’s weekly EV news wrap up: Penrith police get their EV while PM quiet on EV experience as first BYD lands in Australia, and Tritium’s 75kW charger is put to test.
First BYD Han electric sedan lands in Australia ahead of consumer launch

First BYD Han electric sedan lands in Australia ahead of consumer launch

First BYD Han electric sedan arrives in Australia ahead of launch of new direct-to-consumer EV buying project in February.
Nissan EV batteries get second life in transport and the grid

Nissan EV batteries get second life in transport and the grid

Nissan says creating demand for batteries beyond their useful EV lifespan could reduce the total cost of ownership for EV owners.
Nissan unveils an electric e-NV200 Winter Camper for snow lovers

Nissan unveils an electric e-NV200 Winter Camper for snow lovers

Japanese automaker Nissan unveils wistful “Winter Camper” concept for its all-electric e-NV200 van, billing it as inspired “by the exhilaration of wintertime exploration”.
GM vows to stop making petrol and diesel cars by 2035

GM vows to stop making petrol and diesel cars by 2035

General Motors looks to ditch petrol and diesel from all light-duty vehicle offerings by 2035, as it aims to be carbon-neutral by 2040.
Scott Morrison test drives an electric truck, but can’t find EV policy button

Scott Morrison test drives an electric truck, but can’t find EV policy button

Scott Morrison drives an electric truck. Did it ruin his weekend?