vehicle-to-grid 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.

Plugged In: New EV incentives, a new V2G trial, and a scaleable charger

A wrap of Australian electric vehicle news, including zero interest loans and free rego for ACT EV drivers, and a range of vehicle-to-grid and charging developments.

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“First” vehicle-to-grid electric car charger goes on sale in Australia

Australian-owned EV-NRG launches domestic V2G charger, with ability to both charge an electric car and discharge energy back to the grid.

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Tesla research chief Jeff Dahn says two million mile battery possible – and needed for V2G

Head of Tesla's battery research team, Jeff Dahn, says that a 3.6 million kilometre battery is not only possible, but also necessary for the grid and other transport options.

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Queensland networks spotlight V2G potential in EV tactical plan

Energy Queensland tables 10-point tactical plan to support and optimise the increased uptake of electric vehicles on its networks, including vehicle-to-grid capabilities.