ultra-rapid Archives

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.

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

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

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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Charging up on the advantages of electric cars

Knowing what charging methods and choices are available is an important step on the path to driving electric – and the key to taking advantage of the change.

2 min

Tasmania charges ahead with first ultra-rapid electric car charger

The first ultra-rapid electric vehicle charger opens in Tasmania, at northern city of Launceston in Kings Meadow.

5 min

Concerns raised over time-based electric car fast charging pricing

As electric vehicles start to make their mark in Australia, concerns are being raised about the fairness of pricing structures used for DC fast-charging sites.