CleanTechnica EVs

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021

The charging markets in Europe and the USA have many similarities, but also many differences. That is why this article is partly a copy of the previous article I wrote about the charging market in the USA. And the European transition to electric driving is a few years ahead of the USA. It is unbelievable […].

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CleanTechnica EVs

DECEMBER 2, 2022

We now know why my Tesla Model 3 would not accept an emergency top-up charge from a […]. I have just spent the morning with the technical staff at Glenco Air & Power, experimenting with their Westinghouse portable generators and my Tesla Model 3. No one got hurt. The car didn’t blow up. Curiosity was satisfied.

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 9, 2023

Analysis by Australia's biggest bank shows the total cost of ownership of a fully electric MG ZS is the same as the petrol version - as long as the EV is charged by rooftop solar. The post An electric MG costs the same as a petrol MG – if you charge it with solar appeared first on The Driven.

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Green Car Congress

JUNE 8, 2021

The study will consist of research and data modeling to assess feasibility for dynamic wireless charging in the UK and the potential for the first real-world demonstrator in the UK. L-R: ORNL’s Omer Onar and Veda Galigekere with the dynamic wireless charging test bed at ORNL’s Grid Research Integration and Deployment Center.

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Green Car Congress

SEPTEMBER 23, 2021

By combining the benefits of supercapacitors and traditional lithium-ion batteries, the new lithium-carbon technology enables a full charge to be delivered in a similar time to refuelling an internal combustion-powered vehicle. The real challenge came in designing the electrical architecture capable of absorbing such high rates of charge.

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The Driven EV News

MAY 1, 2024

A breakthrough in battery chemistry promises to accelerate fast charging for EVs, making them as quick to charge as filling a petrol car at the pump. The post New battery chemistry promises 10-minute fast charge, or five minute top up for EVs appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 7, 2022

As many now know, Shell bought a major EV charging company, New Motion, in October 2017, and then also bought Greenlots in January 2019. Shell is continuing its transition into cleantech. True, it is only inches into the transition at this point, but each step (or inch) is interesting and seems worth highlighting.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 21, 2024

Australian petrol retailing giant Ampol has rolled out the first of its ‘at-destination’ AmpCharge electric vehicle (EV) charging bays as it seeks to expand its future business away from its… The post Ampol rolls out first EV charging bays located away from convenience stores appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

JUNE 28, 2023

Petrol retailer Ampol will install AmpCharge EV charging bays in multiple Mirvac branded shopping centres around the country, in a first for the company. The post Ampol to install EV charging bays in shopping centres around the country appeared first on The Driven.

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CleanTechnica EVs

JANUARY 13, 2022

She is still driving her petrol Beamer, but some of the residents are playing with the idea of buying an electric vehicle. How do they manage charging? My friend Shirley is the chairperson of the body corporate in an apartment building by the sea, just north of Brisbane. What sort of chargers do they put […].

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My Energi

MARCH 9, 2023

• The average electric car remains cheaper to run than an equivalent petrol car • Fuel prices would need to fall below £1 per litre to make petrol cars cheaper to run • Electric car registrations exceeded expectations in 2022, beating forecasts by 7% Despite the average price of petrol falling below £1.50 With fuel at £1.50

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Teslarati

SEPTEMBER 20, 2023

The United Kingdom (UK) has delayed a ban on diesel and petrol cars by five years, officially pushing the initiative back to its original deadline. That means you’ll still be able to buy new petrol and diesel cars and vans until 2035, in line with countries like Germany and France.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 1, 2023

More than two in three Australians intend to switch from petrol to electric vehicles, but are concerned about costs and whether the nation has enough charging stations. The post Most Australians intend to buy EVs, but still worry about where to charge appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JANUARY 25, 2025

And, of course, the Atto 3 now represents solid value against hybrid and petrol SUVs from Toyota, Mazda, Nissan and others. Standard gear includes smart key entry with the ability to use your phone as the key, panoramic sunroof, ambient lighting, faux leather trim, wireless phone charging and heated and power adjustable front seats.

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EV Central

MARCH 21, 2025

From $64,990 before on-roads, or $67,990 plus charges for our range-topping Tribe Edition, the Formentor VZe medium SUV plays in the Tesla Model Y ballpark. litre turbo four-cylinder petrol allied with an electric motor and 10.9kWh battery. And with a facelifted model due later this year, it makes the current Formentor a tougher sell.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 7, 2022

RACV annual survey says cheapest to own EV in Australia costs little more than the average monthly cost of a small petrol SUV, and also ranks cheapest to charge. The post The cheapest EV to own and run in Australia, and cheapest to charge appeared first on The Driven.

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The Driven EV News

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

Driers filling up their cars with petrol and diesel are used to the little things. The post At last, an EV fast charging site with shade, water, a windscreen washer, and even a bin appeared first on The Driven. Now, even EVs get to enjoy shade, water, windscreen cleaners and even a bin.

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Get Electric Vehicle

MARCH 16, 2025

With the surge of electric vehicles (EVs) , the need for effective and convenient charging solutions has increased substantially. Fast charging makes it easy and quick to refuel during moods; home charging, albeit inconveniently, is less costly and hassle-free. electric tractors, etc).

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EV Central

FEBRUARY 29, 2024

Toyota Australia appears certain to add a petrol-electric hybrid to the new-generation Prado 250 Series SUV line-up as soon as this year. litre ‘i-FORCE MAX’ petrol-electric hybrid was initially put on the backburner for Australia, but that now appears to have changed. litre turbo-diesel engine. The post Get out of the way diesel!

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EV Central

MARCH 16, 2025

Already confirmed for the right-hand drive UK market, the C-HR+ is a look-alike for the petrol C-HR sold in Australia already, but is actually a ground-up all-new EV Offered with both front-wheel drive and all-wheel drive powertrains, the headline news is Toyota’s latest SUV will be capable of covering up to 600km on a single charge.

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EV Central

JUNE 16, 2024

The all-new 2024 Lotus Emeya is officially one of the quickest EVs to charge. During the record charging, the Lotus Emeya recorded a peak charging speed of 402kW using a 400kW DC charger before settling down to an impressive 331kW average. Lotus Emeya can charge from 10-80 per cent in 14 minutes, with a charging peak of 402kW.

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The Driven EV News

JULY 20, 2022

Petrol retailer Ampol's first EV fast-charging site has opened to public in the Sydney suburb of Alexandria. The post First Ampol EV charger site goes live and is free until August appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Connect

JUNE 25, 2024

In fact, there are four main types of electric vehicles each with its own charging requirements. This quick-reference guide outlines the different types of EVs on the market, how to charge them, and what you should know before heading to the showroom. How do you charge your battery electric vehicle?

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The Driven EV News

SEPTEMBER 5, 2024

Charging network says it changed payment methods because some drivers were using cards with insufficient funds, akin to "filling a car with petrol and driving away without paying." The post “Drivers committing fraud:” Why EV fast charging network had to change payment system appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

MAY 1, 2024

Polestar has released the first details of its pioneering next-generation battery technology that will close the gap between recharging an EV and filling a combustion car with petrol. The key to the significant gain in charging speed is a new Extreme Fast Charging (XFC) tech developed by Israel-based battery pioneer StoreDot.

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Teslarati

AUGUST 3, 2021

Cars running on petrol and diesel engines made up 4.3% (451 vehicles) and 4.1% (430 vehicles) of new passenger car sales in Norway last month. Camilla Ryste, the Norwegian Automobile Association (NAF) communications manager, forecasted that petrol and diesel cars will be a “rare bird” on Norwegian roads. Credit: OFV).

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EV Central

MARCH 18, 2025

Impressively, the range only drops off to 771km on a full charge. Boosting efficiency, both versions bag a novel two-speed transmission, while DC fast-charging is rated up to 320kW. For those sticking with petrol-power, the CLA comes with an all-new turbocharged 1.5-litre 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA. 2026 Mercedes-Benz CLA.

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Electric Cars Report

DECEMBER 30, 2022

Research from leading electric vehicle charge point mapping service Zap-Map has shown that around a third of EV owners own a petrol or diesel vehicle too.

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The Driven EV News

OCTOBER 26, 2023

Tesla lands $US100 million deal to supply ultra-fast chargers to oil and petrol retailing giant bp, signalling a landmark shift in the world of EV charging. The post Tesla to supply ultra-fast EV chargers to bp in landmark $US100 million deal appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Info

MARCH 27, 2025

Historically, electric vehicles (EVs) have been exempt from this charge. However, this will change from April 2025 when EVs will become subject to road tax like petrol and diesel cars. However, from April 2025, changes to VED rules mean that EV owners will be required to pay road tax. Thank you Rachel from Accounts.

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Green Car Congress

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

Having enough electric charge to last a 5-15 minute in silence in a traffic jam. The other is the hybrid battery (nickel-metal in the Gen2), responsible for the charge and supplying the cabin with electricity, including the climate control. petrol engine is not running. If the charge dips below 10.5-11

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CleanTechnica EVs

JULY 9, 2024

My car made my coffee is almost as good a line as “I have a petrol station on my roof!” (I I charge my Tesla from rooftop solar.)

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The Driven EV News

DECEMBER 8, 2022

I love the convenience of home charging because I no longer have to take time out to stop at a petrol station to fill up. There's no more "tank anxiety". The post Plugging in my EV at home means no more tank anxiety appeared first on The Driven.

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EV Central

JUNE 29, 2023

Ampol is the first petrol station-based charging supplier to leave the fuel forecourt, with the brand to install its high-speed charging stations at shopping centres across the country, meaning that charging an electric vehicle in Australia is about to get easier.

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Green Car Congress

JULY 9, 2019

The results highlight that even without a fully established electric vehicle charging network, the hybrid vans were able to reduce tailpipe emissions significantly in the inner city, using the flexibility of a gasoline range-extender to complete longer journeys when required.

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EV Central

MARCH 4, 2025

The Ranger PHEV Sport adds LED lights, sports bar, wireless phone charging, tinted windows, partial leather seat, powered drivers seats, heated front seats, adaptive cruise control, speed sign recognition and 18-inch alloys. litre V6 petrol in the Raptor has more power, at 292kW) and more torque than any Ranger.

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Green Car Congress

OCTOBER 13, 2018

The modified components and the intelligent powertrain management's new anticipatory functions give the customer enhanced electric performance and, last but not least, added convenience thanks to faster charging times. The hybrid drive system in the S 560 e combines the 270 kW (367 hp) of the V6 petrol engine with 90 kW of EQ Power.

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