To disconnect or not? The new Australian conundrum. In Australia’s rapidly changing energy market, Australians are asking the question, do I disconnect and run on battery and solar? Do I stay on the grid and trade like Gary? My house and car charging needs are currently being met by two … [continued]
There was a slight dip in Aussie plug-in numbers in July. No matter what you wish for, shipping schedules set the pace in the Australian car market. After 3 months of slow but steady progress, July saw a slight regression in Australia’s plug-in penetration rate. Of the almost 108,000 vehicles … [continued]
So much to share with you. First, we have the overall picture from the Australian Energy Market Operator’s (AEMO’s) latest Quarterly Energy Dynamics (QED) report. As gentailers increase their charges to stay profitable, Australia is producing record renewable energy output. Couple that with the number and size of domestic batteries … [continued]
Recent CleanTechnica stories from Michael Barnard have highlighted CATL’s joint venture to introduce electric truck swap infrastructure to Europe. That company provides turnkey solutions for swap stations and batteries. Electric truck swap developments extend to other areas of the globe as well. Janus Electric is a company in Australia that … [continued]
After Fiat withdrew from the Australian market, and a Peugeot dealer handed in his franchise, even long-time motoring “gurus” are asking the question. The metaphors abound — “tip of the iceberg,” “bloodbath,” “annihilation,” “juggernaut.” What is of no doubt is the structural change going through the Australian car sales industry. … [continued]
After less than 2 years in operation, the chosen distributor of Xpeng vehicles in Australia, True EV, has gone into administration. Currently, only one Xpeng model is available — the G6. There is a lot of “he said, she said” in the media, and the matter is before the courts … [continued]
CleanTechnica readers were among the first to be told about the prospect of electric semi-truck trailers to be built at the Volvo plant in Wacol, near Brisbane, Queensland. Volvo Group Australia has just announced that the first units have rolled off its production line in Wacol. “These are the first … [continued]
On our last adventure day to check out the Geely EX2 we managed to find a field of new GAC Aion compact electric cars. What a surprise! We couldn’t resist sitting in the one available, and Majella, of course, took lots of photos. Australia has gone from a dearth of … [continued]
In the light of recent announcements, CleanTechnica readers may like to revisit the analysis and predictions made by Dr Paul Wildman and myself about incumbent Western automakers (and, yes, we include the Japanese in that also). You can read and/or reread about Toyota circling the drain here, about the loss … [continued]
The United States kicked off the solar power industry, but then Germany took it to another level, and Australia followed close behind and became true leader globally in rooftop solar power adoption. With strong federal policies and some strong state policies, Australia shot to the top of the charts in … [continued]
