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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

Australia’s Rectifier unveils first two-way electric vehicle charger

Melbourne-based company Rectifier Technologies unveils its first two-way EV charger, that will allow drivers to not only charge an EV, but also sell excess power back to grid.

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ABB to supply mobile electric car fast-charging tech to Formula E

Swiss-Swedish technology giant ABB announces it will provide portable ultra-fast charging technology for Gen3 cars in next Formula E World Championship.

The new Cluden EV charging site outside Townville, Queensland. Supplied

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Evie to install ultra-rapid charging stations at Puma Energy truck stops

Puma Energy truck stop outside Townsville, Queensland, site of first Evie Networks ultra-rapid EV charger under new deal between the two companies.

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How to deal with ICEholes: Don’t lose your cool!

When an EV charging spot is blocked it is frustrating. How can EV drivers remember not to lose their cool when dealing with "ICEholes"?

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McDonalds to get 100s of EV rapid charge points in UK

Fast food giant McDonalds announces drive-through restaurants in UK will now offer customers 100s of rapid charging points through partnership with rapid EV charger InstaVolt network.

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Tritium upgrade puts finger “on pulse” of EV fast charge networks

Australia's Tritium releases remote access software platform for its electric vehicle fast charging networks customers worldwide.

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