Most drivers want an EV in the next few years with V2L or V2G
Eight out of 10 Australian drivers plan to buy an electric vehicle "within the next few years", and want their car to be a battery-on-wheels.
Posts by tag
battery storage
10 posts
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.
Battery giant Sonnen launches electric vehicle subscription service in Australia
Sonnen jumps into Australia's EV subscription market, offering sonnenBatterie customers the choice of six vehicles, including Tesla Model 3.
Norway environmental heavyweights to build $4.5 billion EV battery industry
From an a-ha! moment to a billion dollar plan to develop a world-class electric car battery industry: How two Norwegian heavyweights got together for a big battery production project.
Li-ion co-inventor patents glass battery that could upturn auto industry
Glass battery electrode patent by Goodenough-lead team could form part of new go-to power source for electric cars and energy storage.
Floating renewable battery launched to recharge boats in Amsterdam Port
Port of Amsterdam launches floating battery service to provide mobile, renewable energy recharging for boats in the port of Amsterdam – and slash the use of diesel.
Monash University researchers unlock secret to 1000km plus EV battery range
Australian researchers solve challenge that can unlock cheaper, longer lasting batteries and substantially increase EV range.
New battery technology promises to slash electric vehicle cost
University of Adelaide researchers secure research contract with Chinese battery manufacturer to develop new technology that could slash the cost of BEVs.
How electric vehicles can boost value of rooftop solar
Battery storage and an electric vehicle can halve the payback period for a home solar system, and fast-charge the transition to renewables, a new report has found.
How many solar panels do you need to cover your daily EV recharging?
How many solar panels do you need to power both your house and your car with the one PV system?
V2G: What’s the state of play with vehicle-to-grid, vehicle-to-home technology?
Electric vehicle to grid, and to home, hold a lot of promise for the world's rapidly transforming electricity grids, but they're not quite there yet. And there are many reasons for this.