Policy
Will Australian EV drivers charge off peak to save money, the environment and the grid?
The best time of day to charge an EV is the middle of the day. The sun’s out and hitting the solar panels, so the energy available at that time is cheap and on average much cleaner.Â
W.A. allocates $12.5 million to support EV chargers in work places
Thousands more electric vehicle chargers could be rolled out across Western Australia as part of a $12.5 million project to encourage their use in the workplace.Â
Some petrol companies are installing EV chargers, but most have big holes in climate plans
Some petrol retailers are investing in EV charging infrastructure and identifying climate risks, but many of their energy transition plans have serious flaws.
Wineries, restaurants, zoos and museums targeted for 1,500 destination chargers
At least 1500 destination chargers are expected to be established in tourist hotspots in NSW to boost charging infrastructure in regional towns.
Electric utes, vans and trucks – and retrofits – key to cutting emissions, says BZE
Commercial electric vehicles present a $110bn opportunity to decarbonise Australian industry and employ a new generation of workers, think tank says.
