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CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets

CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets

CEFC backs Jet Charge push into smart home chargers and V2G, but energy minister dismisses calls for EV targets in policy to be handed down at year’s end.
AGL says it’s been thinking about ways your electric car can make you money

AGL says it’s been thinking about ways your electric car can make you money

Energy provider AGL wants drivers to be able to make money with their cars, while sitting at home in the garage.
One day electric cars and trucks could charge each other on highways

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.
UK county introduces fines to tackle problem of “ICEing”

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?

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

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

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

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.