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Vehicle to Grid: Changes Down Under Ease Uptake

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Tue, 23 Jul 2024 09:05:33 +0000

As climate change exacerbates natural disasters, it is good to see electric vehicle owners stepping into the breach to provide backup power in an emergency. We have read about EVs “keeping the lights on,” and even powering a dialysis machine, but can we use them effectively and regularly to support … [continued]

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Getting Off The Gas — A Tale Of Two Cities

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 22 Jul 2024 12:08:37 +0000

“Getting off the gas” seems to be easier said than done. A bit like giving up smoking, or Dry July. But two recent examples in Australia show how it can be done — there are hard ways and easy ways. But no patches or vapes for this one. Why does … [continued]

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Aussie Hydrogen Leader Cutting Jobs, Moving Production Target

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Credit to Author: Darrell Proctor| Date: Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:48:34 +0000

An Australian company at the forefront of the global push to utilize hydrogen has reduced its workforce and cut its production targets, citing high costs for power needed to produce […]

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Is It Groundhog Day for the Australian EV Market?

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Sat, 13 Jul 2024 13:48:49 +0000

There are times when I review the electric vehicle penetration rates for Australia that I feel like I am stuck in Groundhog Day. Each month, new models are spotted — this month, it is the MG Cybster and the Xpeng G6 that have sneak photos on Facebook sites — yet … [continued]

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My Car Made My Coffee

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Tue, 09 Jul 2024 16:25:50 +0000

My car made my coffee is almost as good a line as “I have a petrol station on my roof!” (I charge my Tesla from rooftop solar.) In another demonstration that the rural regions of Queensland are ready for electric cars, an extensive electric vehicle exhibition was mounted in Rockhampton, … [continued]

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Communities & Governments Striving to Combat Climate Change in Australia

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 00:00:49 +0000

Not only can individuals fight climate change by their actions, so can communities, councils, and states. One such community is the semi-rural town of Dayboro situated about one hour north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. Here in the idyllic surroundings (and busy coffee shops), we met with Brian Porter to … [continued]

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Are the Queensland Regions Ready for EVs?

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Wed, 03 Jul 2024 15:08:11 +0000

During the month of June, Majella and I have attended regional shows in Queensland, driving thousands of km and talking to hundreds of people about electric cars. These are down to earth country folk and we have had great conversations. It makes me feel that the regions are ready, they … [continued]

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Please Turn Off “Fart Mode” When Exiting The Vehicle

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Thu, 27 Jun 2024 10:40:16 +0000

Believe it or not, this instruction is included in the “Key Tips” section of the South West Health Service newsletter sharing the deployment of two Tesla Model Y SUVs for use in the town of Roma, Queensland, Australia. The town is situated 6 hours’ drive southwest of Brisbane and can … [continued]

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New Battery Center in South Carolina, Athens Wants Electric Taxis, Solar Cleans Up Wine Country in Australia — News Roundup

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Credit to Author: Cynthia Shahan| Date: Wed, 26 Jun 2024 15:26:10 +0000

The green revolution is accelerating in Athens! By 2026, the city hopes to have ten times as many electric taxis on the road as there currently are. There are currently 13,661 taxis in Athens, and only 100 of them are electric. In solar news, a ramp-up of solar module production … [continued]

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BYD SEALION 06 Launched in Australia — Our Quick Review

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Credit to Author: David Waterworth| Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2024 10:42:38 +0000

As I write this, BYD is holding its EOFY “Festival BYD” one-day event. I decided not to attend. Why? Because it will be so busy that no one will have the time to answer my unending questions. So, Majella and I chose to visit yesterday and got the information and … [continued]

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