2022 Nissan Leaf gets subtle makeover and new colours ahead of re-launch
Japanese carmaker Nissan slightly reworks its Leaf electric sedan, and confirms its arrival in Australia for later this year.
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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.
Solar V2G: Sono Motors inks deal for 100 solar cars to help power Dutch city
A fleet of solar-powered cars will help provide energy and balance to the grid of the Netherlands’ fourth-largest city, Utrecht.
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.
“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.
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.
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.
Federal budget snubs EVs as $7.5bn transport infrastructure spend goes to roads
Electric vehicles almost completely snubbed in the federal budget, despite billions to be spent on new roads and building up stocks of diesel fuels
New California grid rules open door to V2G charging
California approves changes to grid connection rules opening door for interconnection of two-way EV chargers to the grid.
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.
Lucid Motors bests Tesla with fastest EV charging and vehicle-to-grid options
Lucid Motors reveals that its upcoming Lucid Air electric sedan will be able to recharge at 32km per minute and be able to discharge energy into the grid or home.