Category: Columns

Coordinating EV charging across Victoria – report

Plugging connectivity gaps in Victoria’s EV charging network is a key aim of the Charging the Regions: Local Government Electric Vehicle Charging Network Study. Noting the “significant role” Tesla has played in the development and installation of EV charging networks, the report suggests a roll-out by a large …

Feelings mean a driverless future may not be smooth

This story first appeared in the december issue of evtalkau CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE There is a reasonable expectation that autonomous vehicles (AVs) will dominate the future of transport. Utopian visions suggest these driverless vehicles will lead to dramatic changes to our cities and their …

Racing into the future with the ABB FIA Formula E Championship

This story first appeared in the november issue of evtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The ABB FIA Formula E Championship is a versatile platform for testing and demonstrating e-mobility electrification and digitalisation technologies. This annual event has 22 drivers racing in advanced electric race …

Time to vote on EV opportunity

This story first appeared in the May issue of AutoTalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE When Australians go to the ballot box on May 18, they will have a stark decision to make. It will be between parties and independents who see the electric vehicle …

The death of the dealership – fact or fiction?

This story first appeared in the March issue of Evtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE If you’ve been reading the news lately, you could be excused for thinking automotive dealers across the board are reassessing their life choices and planning a change of career. Stories …

Batteries and hydrogen: Evolving from the ICE age

This story first appeared in the January issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE   As the eco mobility transition gains pace around the world and the range of zero emission offerings starts to expand, it’s inevitable that technologies will be compared. And the …

Communicating cars and cyber security

This story first appeared in the October issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Autonomous vehicles (AVs) are rapidly approaching and set to impact most forms of transport. AVs today operate independently via on-board sensors, improving safety by eliminating human errors from fatigue, bad …

Autonomous technology already here

This story first appeared in the September issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE There is much hype about the future of autonomous or “driverless” vehicles, however, many are unaware that vehicles which can operate with autonomous function are already among us. ANCAP Safety …

Aussies among first for electric Mercedes-Benz

This story first appeared in the September issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE Australia will get the first model from Mercedes’ full-electric family later in 2019. Specific local introduction for the EQC, a crossover whose 80kWh dual motor powertrain promises 300kW/765Nm and 450km-plus …