Better Place
The opening of China's first switchable EV Experience Center sends a strong signal to the global market about the rapid emergence of electric cars and infrastructure worldwide. But what does it mean for Australia?
The head of oil independence policies at Better Place says EVs will 'disrupt' the global car market sooner than most people think; and that they are renewable energy's best friend.
Despite its reputation as one of the most polarising cleantech business models, Better Place has raised another $200 million. So where's the money coming from? And can they prove their EV solution works?
Good news! It seems that the lights won’t go out when we plug in our electric cars. Which is just as well, as AGL expects Australia will have a lot of them.
RM Williams buys into carbon farming and biodiversity protection; Australia pursues printed solar cells; and Better Place announces Canberra partners.
The atmosphere was electric at the 2011 Australian International Motor Show in Melbourne last week. No really, it was all about the coming of age of the electric vehicle.
The argument that large electric cars don't fit with an energy constrained future misses the point that EVs, whatever the size, are the perfect customer for renewable energy.