Tag: EV

A new partnership between electric vehicle manufacturer BYD Australia and salary packaging provider Smart aims to make manufactured electric vehicles more affordable for eligible Australians by integrating novated leasing into the vehicle purchasing process, according to a media release from Smartgroup Corporation. 

Demand for residential electric vehicle (EV) charger installations in Victoria has remained steady despite the end of government rebates, with Melbourne-based electrical contractor All Electrics saying homeowners are increasingly viewing home charging as a long-term investment influenced by convenience, energy savings and broader manufacturing developments.

NOX Energy has announced a project to expand electric vehicle (EV) charging access for residents of strata-titled buildings across Australia, with the installation of 1,956 load-managed, Intelligent Power Sockets (IPS) at a minimum of 16 sites. 

The New South Wales Government has opened applications for Round 4 of its EV fast charging grants program, offering $39 million to expand what it describes as the state’s fast charging network and support the transition to cleaner transport.

The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has announced that the first of 50 vehicle-to-grid (V2G) capable chargers has been installed in a residential setting under an ARENA-funded project led by Amber Electric.

Australian company EV Fire Protection has gained independent verification for EV FirePro, which it says is the world’s first fixed fire suppression system designed specifically for electric vehicle parking bays.

The Australian Government, through the National Reconstruction Fund (NRF), has committed $50 million to support the ramp-up and underground transition of Liontown Resources’ Kathleen Valley Lithium Operation in Western Australia.

Government support for vehicle-to-grid (V2G) technology could help drive down electricity costs for all Australians, according to new modelling released by the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC). 

Swinburne University of Technology has secured two Australian Research Council (ARC) Linkage Project grants worth nearly $920,000 to advance research in battery energy storage and electric vehicle (EV) cybersecurity. 

Australia’s automotive manufacturing and import landscape is shifting as the New Vehicle Efficiency Standard (NVES) drives a rapid expansion in the availability of low- and zero-emission vehicles, according to the Electric Vehicle Council (EVC).