California sees EV fast-charger creation continuing in 2025 and beyond Program offers funding now for “ready-to-build” charging projects at retailers Current $1.4B program is part of $10B EV-and-infrastructure plan While the Trump DOT has f…
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Nine iconic road trips now equipped with EV charging stations for an electric ride
The New South Wales government has equipped nine iconic road trips with EV charging stations in a push to encourage more EV drivers to embrace long-distance driving, and to dispel…
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Which EVs can do bidirectional charging? In Australia the answer is: Not many
Globally there are 33 EV models set to offer bidirectional charging, but there are only three available in Australia.
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Electric-car charging: The basics
Among those considering the purchase of a new or used battery-electric or plug-in hybrid vehicle, or just curious about EVs, charging can still be the EV dealbreaker. Unless you don’t have a way to easily install or access home charging, your exc…
Ford developing split-battery EV charging with dual charge ports
Ford is looking at charging EV battery packs from multiple charge ports simultaneously in order to shorten charging times. The concept is outlined in a recent patent filing published by the United States Patent and Trademark Office (USPTO) Nov. 12, 202…
Some V2G drivers saving heaps, but big changes needed to make it work for all
NRMA study finds more than half want to install V2G technology soon, but costs and complicated systems are making the barriers hard to break down. Some, though, are reaping rewards.
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AGL says cheap overnight EV charging is raking in customers, and shifting demand
AGL Energy says it is capturing a “disproportionate share” of Australia’s maturing electric vehicle market, including through its EV Night Saver plan.
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Bidirectional charging hailed as next big thing in Australia as ARENA lays out V2G roadmap
Australia’s subsidy investment in rooftop solar has set it up to become a global leader in bidirectional charging, but there are some issues to iron out first.
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Between an EV rock star, and a very hard place to charge
I have been judgy of friends who haven’t bought a full EV when they changed cars, and I confess to hating hybrids. But my recent charger experience has tested my faith.
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Automakers want Trump DOT to restart EV charger funding
Last week’s U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) announcement placing a freeze on the federal government’s EV charging infrastructure program has already prompted responses from a range of industry interests—including at least one that counts …