One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways
Researchers say peer-to-peer electric car charging system, allowing EVs to "lend" energy to each other, could cure range anxiety and reduce battery size.
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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.
UK county introduces fines to tackle problem of “ICEing”
UK county introduces fines for drivers parking petrol and diesel cars – or a non-charging EV – in an electric car charging spot.
Are electric vehicles cleaner than petrol, diesel when run from coal grid?
Recent study shows electric vehicles emit less carbon emissions than internal combustion engine (ICE) vehicles even when charged off a largely coal-powered grid.
Hobsons Bay Council coasts to carbon neutral 2020 with new EV fleet
Inner Melbourne Council of Hobson’s Bay adopts five electric vehicles, and installs public fast charger, to help achieve net zero emissions next year.
CSIRO smart solar EV charging technology put to test in Victoria
Victoria government backed project will trial CSIRO EV charging technology that maximises the use of rooftop solar generation, and minimises demand from the grid.
Chargefox teams up with Powershop to drive shift to cheaper, cleaner EVs
Electric vehicle drivers who recharge using Chargefox network to get $100 discount on energy bill if they switch to Powershop for home electricity supply.
Newcastle readies for electric vehicle revolution with chargers, solar car park
The City of Newcastle is getting ready for the transition to electric mobility, with a solar car park and electric vehicle charging stations completed at a recreational sports hub. One…
Norway approaches 250,000 EVs while drivers queue to use fast chargers
As EV registrations in Norway approach 250,000, drivers increasingly face waits to recharge at public DC fast chargers.
Does the rate or type of electric vehicle charging affect battery life?
Is there any truth to the theory that keeping EV charge between 20-80% optimises battery life? And is it safe to charge a car while its sitting out in the pouring rain?
Australia electric vehicle fast-charger numbers doubled in past 12 months
Australia is not lagging behind in one crucial area of electric vehicle uptake - fast-charging infrastructure.