Sydney start-up Everty launches P2P platform allowing electric vehicle owners to rent out their parking space, and home charger, to others.
Posted in Electric VehiclesTagged electric vehicle, ev, EV charger, Everty
Peer-to-peer electric vehicle charging network launched in Sydney
Tagged electric vehicle, ev, EV charger, Everty
Solar pioneer David Mills’ life in the burbs – with PV, two EVs, and battery storage
Solar pioneer David Mills says if he can do it, almost anyone can. And by doing "it", he means powering his house and his two electric vehicles largely through rooftop solar, and storing excess output in battery storage.
Posted in Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, SolarHow many Teslas does it take to black out an apartment block?
City of Sydney backs study by local start-up, Wattblock, into how Australia's apartment buildings will accommodate – and power – mass EV uptake.
Posted in Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, SolarTagged electric vehicle charging, EVs, Tesla
Why electric vehicles are the new air conditioners
EVs are quickly becoming one of the largest flexible loads on the grid in some areas, with growth that parallels the increase in numbers of air conditioners years ago.
Posted in Electric Vehicles, Other RenewablesTagged air conditioners, electric vehicles, off-grid, utilities
Tesla adds energy monitoring to mobile app as customers await Powerwall 2 delivery
Tesla mobile app update allows Powerwall owners to monitor and manage their solar and battery storage “power flow”.
Posted in Battery/Storage, Electric Vehicles, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged battery storage, energy management, Powerwall 2, solar plus storage, Tesla
Ausgrid seeks feedback on EV charging patterns, consumer needs
NSW network operator has launched an "information gathering process" to find out how it can best support EV users – and vice versa.
Posted in Electric VehiclesTagged Ausgrid, electric vehicle, ev
Proof we can chew gum, share solar and cut costs at the same time
A heritage listed former chewing gum factory turned apartment complex will use solar PV and behind the meter technology to supply residents with power up to 20% cheaper than retail market.
Posted in Electric Vehicles, Energy Efficiency, Software/Gadgets, SolarTagged behind the meter, embedded network
Car sharing plan launched for Tesla and other EVs
EV rental company launches sharing plan where owners of Tesla and other EVs can help pay off their investments or simply share the love of EV driving.
Posted in Electric VehiclesTagged car share, electric vehilce, ev, Nissan Leaf, Tesla
Toyota debuts new Prius with rooftop solar option
The 2017 Prius plug-in hybrid vehicle is the first commercially available, mass-produced passenger car to feature an optional solar charging system.
Posted in Electric Vehicles, SolarTagged electric vehicle, ev, Prius
Byron Shire offers free EV fast charging via Australian made Veefil
Byron Shire Council installs Australian-made Veefil EV fast charger – able to add 50km range in 10 minutes to any make of electric car.
Posted in Electric VehiclesTagged electric vehicle, ev, fast charger, Tritium, Veefil