The story of “Atto Gal”s epic journey from Perth to Sydney and back in an electric BYD, and what she learned along the way. Plus: China’s big EV play.
Electric Vehicles
Energy Insiders Podcast: EVs and big batteries on the march
William Todts, the head of Transport and Environment, on the accelerating EV transition in Europe. Plus: Australia to have a new biggest battery.
The Driven Podcast: Tony Seba on the rapid switch to EVs
Stanford University’s Tony Seba on the accelerating shift to electric, and how EVs will change the face of the car industry forever.
Bandt says Australia is “petrol state” dealing with “last gasp” of gas lobby
Federal Labor must make crucial decisions on role of gas – and powerful fossil fuel lobby – or miss the opportunity to electrify Australia, Greens say.
The Driven Podcast: Australia’s most successful electric truck company
SEA Electric’s Tony Fairweather on electric trucks. Plus: Battery breakthroughs, Tesla’s big new game plan, and Australia’s EV strategy.
Andrew Forrest grabs land for proposed refinery and big battery metals play
Andrew Forrest secures land for proposed battery metals joint venture that seeks to break China’s dominance of the key sector.
Tesla misses Solar Roof installation targets – by a long, long way
Analysis by Wood Mackenzie finds Tesla falling well short of its Solar Roof installation targets, and warns other BIPV products may take the lead in US.
Electric vehicles: Batteries on wheels can make grid smaller, says network owner
Network operator says electric vehicles and their ability to act as a battery on wheels, or Swiss army knife, can lower costs for grid infrastructure.
Yes, the grid can handle electric vehicle charging – even when demand spikes
Data from California shows flexible timing of vehicle charging can save the day – even during heat waves when electricity consumption surges.
St Baker seeks $200 million in new fund focused on EVs, flying cars and energy
St Baker family seeks to replicate success of first energy innovation fund with a new $200m vehicle focused on the energy transition and electric mobility.