Using diesel to charge EVs in the outback is greener than you think
A group of EV drivers test out using an EV charger powered by a diesel generator as a solution for outback roadhouses, and the results are promising.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Elon Musk says Tesla could unveil prototype electric ute in 2019
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What is CHAdeMO charging?
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BMW doubles range, reveals pricing for next gen electric i3
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Why are EVs more expensive? Is it really just the battery costs?
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