Tesla Powerwall – 3 months on, a great investment
When my wife and I decided to invest in a Tesla Powerwall, of course, we had a lot of hesitation. We knew that -- based on the figures we'd run -- that we were going to be very close...
Belkin announces post-consumer recycled plastic products in Australia, leading the way in sustainable consumer...
Belkin, a renowned consumer electronics brand, has made a groundbreaking move towards sustainability by announcing the release of its first-ever product range made from at least 72% post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR). And the cherry on top? Australia is the...
Samsung shares it’s vision for a calmer connected world at CES
With CES in Las Vegas underway, Samsung has shared its vision for a calmer connected world with more focus on sustainability at the heart of its vision. Highlighting how it continues to prioritise the environment through a combination of...
Epson says it’s inkjet piezo printers are much better for climate than laser printers
Epson Australia this week became the first Epson office in the world to announce that Epson globally has joined forces with National Geographic to promote the protection of the world’s permafrost – the frozen ground beneath the polar regions...
Evie Networks grows electric car charging network to 100 locations
Just before Christmas Evie Networks opened its 100th electric car fast charging site in Toowoomba, QLD and confirmed it hopes to have 300 sites by the end of 2023 with a presence in every capital state and city.
This is...
Ampol & Evie price rise for electric car DC fast charging
With high inflation and wholesale energy price rises across Australia it's not surprising that Ampol AmpCharge and Evie Networks have both announced price increases this week for their DC electric car fast charging services.
Ampol's 15% price rise is across...
Peugeot e-2008 arriving in Australia mid 2023 via Good Car Co
Electric car group buying company Good Car Co have just revealed that they're going to sell 3 new electric models in the coming months of 2023.
The first model they are announcing is the Peugeot e-2008 due mid-2023.
This is a...
Want to hire a BYD Atto 3? SIXT Australia is adding 500 to their...
Australian car hire companies are making quite a few electric cars available as we've discussed recently on Ausdroid.
SIXT Australia is expanding on their existing range of Tesla, Hyundai, BMW and MG electric cars by adding over 500 BYD Atto...
Belkin goes green with CES announcements focussed on increased use of PCR materials
In an announcement this morning, Belkin confirmed that this year's charging products will focus on greener technologies. The changes will be rolled out to charging products with housing materials to contain 73-75% post-consumer recycled plastics (PCR) and plastic-free packaging.
In...
amber electric – real-time, wholesale electricity, on your mobile
While technology has revolutionised so much of modern life there’s still some things left behind, and the humble utility provider has been a big one.
When you look at household expenses, your utilities can be a significant portion; between electricity,...
Sydney trains commuters can now use MasterCard, VISA and American Express to travel, as...
Sydney (and NSW) trains commuters can now use their contactless payment options to travel on TfNSW trains around Sydney and across New South Wales. Passengers can use MasterCard, VISA and American Express contactless cards to tap on and tap...
Australia’s most affordable long range electric car should be on our roads by Easter
VW's sporty Spanish brand Cupra has announced that it already has almost 350 deposits for it's new "Born" electric hatchback, just 4 weeks after opening for pre-orders with a price tag of $59,990 (before on road costs).
Potential buyers should...
MG has a time saving tip for electric car recharging
If you buy an electric car you're mistaken if you think that refuelling it to 100% each time is the best thing to do.
That's because petrol or diesel flows out of a bowser into your car tank at the...
Transperth releases an updated app for Perth public transport users
Transperth has released an updated app for Perth public transport users after a successful testing phase.
The app, which is available for free through Google Play and the App Store (iOS/Apple), enables the real-time tracking of buses, trains and ferry...
Lime Electric share bikes now in Sydney: Try them before jerks break them
American bike and scooter share company Lime has secretly soft launched in Sydney overnight with bright green electric assist bicycles appearing in various places around the Sydney CBD.
Electric assist bikes work by helping you ride once you start to...