Green Car Congress

JUNE 5, 2017

In the UK, Renault and Powervault are partnering to re-use electric vehicle (EV) batteries in home energy storage units. Powervault units can also automatically charge using low-cost, off-peak energy from the grid. —Nicolas Schottey, Program Director, EV batteries and infrastructures at Renault.

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Charged EVs

JUNE 2, 2023

Iconic design, two-tone paint, three rows, AWD; whatever you call it, the Buzz won’t be cheap. It’s been on sale in Europe for a year, as has the Cargo commercial-van variant. It’s longer than the one sold in Europe, has a genuine third row of seats, a larger battery and a more powerful motor, and available all-wheel drive.

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Green Car Congress

MARCH 5, 2015

Using this equipment, a Nissan LEAF or e-NV200 owner can connect to charge at low-demand, and cheap tariff periods, with an option to then use the electricity stored in the vehicle’s battery at home when costs are higher, or even feed back to the grid with a net financial benefit. —Paul Willcox, Chairman of Nissan Europe.

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EV Central

DECEMBER 30, 2023

America and Europe have more mature EV markets than us, meaning thousands of pre-loved electric cars have popped up on their used car classifieds. Late to the party on EV incentives and decent charging infrastructure, only in the past two years have EV sales really made a dent in the Australian market. Now we’re talking.

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EV Central

MAY 11, 2023

Last year, John Carey tested the EQE 350+ (Australia’s not getting this model from launch) and EQE53 4matic+ on some of Europe’s finest roads, but this was our first chance to sample the range on our own territory. Sling four good-sized adults in the latter and you’re asking it to move three-tonnes.

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Noodoe

DECEMBER 23, 2021

New buildings will be required to include EV charging stations, as will renovated structures that have 10 or more parking spaces. The creation of this coalition means a big step toward getting a built-out charging infrastructure in the US. Cheap New Method Reuses EV Batteries. The UK is, theoretically, coming down firm.

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Green Charging

FEBRUARY 15, 2021

You’re online looking at an array of EV chargers. We do not want to waste money on cheap, low-quality commodities. You can charge an EV at home, work, or a public charging location. At home, where it is the easiest, involves using a standard EV plug to charge the car. Some chargers are fast charging.

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