EV charger wars! Anger and death threats as frustrated owners unplug electric cars
If an EV is plugged in to a fast charger, but is not charging and is blocking others from doing so, is it OK to unplug it?
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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.
How a small hinterland town became an electric vehicle destination
Queensland has lots of fast chargers along its electric superhighway, but until now little effort has been made to supplement home chargers in rural and remote areas.
I ruined the first week of 2022 driving a Tesla Model 3 to the end of the earth
On a week-long getaway to Tasmania, I made the decision to hire a Tesla Model 3. It was there that I "ruined" the first week of January.
Audi rolls out “first of its kind” charging hub with lounge and second-life batteries
Audi launches new EV charging hub concept using second-life batteries to create quick charging opportunities for EV owners who cannot charge at home.
Thinking of buying an electric car? Here’s your essential EV holiday reading
Whether you are thinking of buying an EV, or simply need to bust myths at the Christmas table, here are some links to get you started.
Yurika to offer EV charger to bus operators and fleets in deal with Siemens
Yurika wins right to distribute largest EV charging infrastructure stock in Australia through new deal with German industrial giant Siemens.
Ionity raises $1.1bn to expand EV fast-charging network
Ionity announces €700 million in new funds to quardruple its number of charging points, and adds Blackrock as an investor.
Tritium opens world-leading EV charger testing facility to fast-track new products
Tritium announces new world-class EV charger testing facility at its Brisbane headquarters to fast track roll out of new and more powerful products.
Electric Cars 101: What you should know before you buy an EV
Buying an EV after owning a petrol or diesel car is a bit like going from a landline to a smartphone, but a little complex unless you've passed EV101.
Range anxiety? Nine electric car hacks you need to know
Here are nine ways to manage your battery charge status and alleviate range anxiety.