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WEBEvnex installs 1,000th EV charger in Australia, aims for 7,000 installations in next year. The Driven is Australia’s most-read electric vehicle news site, covering the latest EV stories both in Australia and overseas.
Tesla Model 3 RWD or AWD: Are longer range and more power …
WEBJan 18, 2022 · Model 3 Long Range. Current specs: Battery size: 75kWh. WLTP range: 602km. Real-world range*: 576km. Top Speed: 233km/hr. Acceleration 0-100: 4.4 seconds. It’s a little slower than the Performance, with acceleration from 0-100km/hr in 4.4 seconds, but those dual motors still deliver plenty of oomph, as well as superior handling and …
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WEB3 days ago · EV News. 5861 posts. The most-read and trusted website tracking EV news Australia. Read the latest in Australia’s shift towards electric mobility, here and globally. As the world increasingly turns to electric vehicles, we will make sure you have access to all the biggest stories in EVs. More importantly, read about topics like policy ...
Battery scientist Jeff Dahn extends Tesla contract, forges new role ...
WEBJan 19, 2021 · Tesla has extended its battery research contract with the team at Dalhousie University in Canada led by Jeff Dahn, adding a second five-year term in a deal that underlines Dahn’s prominence in the battery research field. At the same time, ASX-listed battery materials firm Novonix has announced it has named Dahn as “chief scientific …
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WEBSep 8, 2024 · Kia EV9 review: A great electric car for road trips, and very useful off the grid. August 14, 2024. 15 comments. Tim Eden. The Kia EV9 electric people mover has won many awards and it's easy to see why. Plus, the vehicle-to-load facility was able to power up my brother's off-grid angle grinder – and I now have a new fire pit! Reviews. Road Trips.
Ampol to add EV fast chargers at 121 petrol stations around …
WEBJul 30, 2021 · Petrol retailer and oil refiner Ampol is to install electric vehicle fast charging bays at more than 100 of its service stations around Australia, as part of a funding agreement with the Australian Renewable Energy Agency. Ampol will receive $7.05 million of the $26.8 million awarded to five different groups to expand EV charging infrastructure ...
Using diesel to charge EVs in the outback is greener than you think
WEBRunning the charger for 9 hours and 15 minutes and consuming 108.6 litres of diesel to charge the 10 EVs, the results came in: a total energy consumption (as recorded by the EV power management systems) of 368.4kWh delivered at an average rate of 3.392 kWh/litre. Credit: Jon Edwards. Converted to standard fuel consumption figures using the ...
Debunking the 80/20 limits on EV battery charging: More ... - The …
WEBThe other reason for only charging to 80% is when you’re at a DC fast-charger. The physics of battery charging is that the time for an EV battery to charge from 0% to 80% is very roughly the same as it takes to go from 80% to 100%. (LFP chemistry batteries start slowing at slightly higher percentages, but the effect is much the same: DC ...
EV Explainers Archives - The Driven
WEBJul 1, 2024 · Here are some tips. I have just hit 2 years and 65,000km of EV ownership. Here are my top 20 insights. Range, charging, insurance, vehicle to home, petrol emissions, tires, safety and acceleration - some of my main insights from two years of …
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WEBAug 27, 2024 · Ampol gets another $100 million to roll out 200 EV fast charging bays and renewable fuels. August 2, 2024. 28 comments. Giles Parkinson. Ampol lands another $100 million to help with its rollout of another 200 EV fast charging bays. Its rollout was stalled last year due to delays getting deals for power connections and landowners. Charging.