Electric Cars

Electric Vehicles

Which electric car is the cheapest to run?
While many electric car owners couple their EV with a solar system, it’s important to know which is the cheapest to run on grid power.
Bridie Schmidt

Aug 5, 2020

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Storage

UK wants big batteries to store renewables – but there’s a much cheaper solution
While the UK government is right to want more energy storage to support the shift to renewables, a focus on building large, expensive batteries isn’t necessarily the answer.
The Conversation

Jul 28, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

It’s taken Tesla just 10 years to end Ice Age for Big Auto and Big Oil
Tesla turns 10 as a listed company, and becomes the most value car company in the world as investors dial in the end of the ICE age for Big Oil and Big Auto.
Giles Parkinson

Jul 7, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Jaguar offers high-powered wireless charging for taxi networks
Wireless charging could give all-electric taxis a competitive advantage as Jaguar partners in world-leading trial.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 26, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Tritium’s electric car “plug and charge” tech could turn cars into phones on wheels
World first “plug and charge” technology for electric vehicles introduced by Australia’s Tritium could see cars transform into more than just a mode of transport.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 25, 2020

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Electric Cars

Stanford’s rethink on lithium metal battery shows promise for EV range
New research from Stanford university has demonstrated a promising new take on the lithium metal battery that could increase electric vehicle driving range.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 24, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

CEFC backs smart charging and vehicle-to-grid, but Taylor says no to EV targets
CEFC backs Jet Charge push into smart home chargers and V2G, but energy minister dismisses calls for EV targets in policy to be handed down at year’s end.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 17, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Australia is one of world’s worst transport polluters: Covid-19 response could change this
ClimateWorks report says national EV strategy needed to cut transport emissions, and push for quieter, healthier and cleaner cities.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 12, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

US healthcare giant tips $45m into Australian EV charging company Tritium
US healthcare giant Cigna makes $45m investment in Brisbane-based EV fast charger maker Tritium.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 6, 2020

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Electric Cars

NSW government triples EV fleet target, to ease regulations for charging infrastructure
The NSW government triples its targets for government fleet EVs, will look to guarantee access to charging infrastructure in new buildings.
Michael Mazengarb

Jun 4, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Electric and hybrid car sales jump in Australia, as fossil fuel market plunges again
Sales of fossil fuel cars plunged again in Australia last month, but plug-in and hybrid sales increased, pointing to fundamental change in the market.
Bridie Schmidt

Jun 4, 2020

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Electric Vehicles

Do premium electric vehicles hold value better?
Do premium electric vehicles hold their value best? Data from Autotrader suggests yes, although there are some notable exceptions.
Bridie Schmidt

May 15, 2020

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