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Norway approaches 250,000 EVs while drivers queue to use fast chargers

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?

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 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.
AGL flags new EV charging deal, in email teaser to retail customers

AGL flags new EV charging deal, in email teaser to retail customers

AGL pitches new deal to its electric vehicle-driving customers, offering annual bonus credits of up to $300 – or a $25 credit to their monthly bill – and no limits on charging times.
ABB and Fastned celebrate launch of 100th charging location

ABB and Fastned celebrate launch of 100th charging location

As Europe approaches the introduction of stricter emission targets from 2020, the partnership between leading electric vehicle (EV) charging provider ABB and network operator Fastned is facilitating the electric revolution set to transform European highways.
Wireless charging tech means you may never need to plug in your EV again

Wireless charging tech means you may never need to plug in your EV again

Wireless EV charging company Witricity has bought 1,500 patents and applications from Qualcomm to ‘transform the automotive experience’.
Tesla backpedals on Supercharger rate increase

Tesla backpedals on Supercharger rate increase

Tesla does a rethink on increases to its Supercharger rates, after taking customer feedback on board.
It’s official – Australia is the world’s number one laggard in EV adoption

It’s official – Australia is the world’s number one laggard in EV adoption

GoCompare set out to see which countries are best prepared for the future of electric cars. The result, for Australia, is pretty damning.