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JET Charge rolls out significant vehicle transition with IAG
10 September 2024

JET Charge rolls out significant vehicle transition with IAG

JET Charge helps IAG electrify its fleet under a $12 million government program. JET Charge is helping Australia’s largest general insurer, IAG, as it transitions its tool of trade fleet of around 650 fossil-fuel-powered vehicles to electric or hybrid electric models. As businesses look for impactful, efficient and financially viable ways to achieve Net Zero […]
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What a New Government means for EVs in Australia
23 May 2022

What a New Government means for EVs in Australia

A change in government has officially transpired as the Australian Labor Party (ALP) won the 2022 federal election- one that also saw a significant rise in independent voters. Electric vehicles were a focus, with many candidates speaking about EVs throughout their campaigns. As the change takes place, we dive into how the tides have turned regarding electric […]
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What are the Major Government Programs out for EVs right now?
3 May 2022

What are the Major Government Programs out for EVs right now?

Government programs have a significant influence on how fast the rollout of electric vehicle ownership and infrastructure will progress in Australia and New Zealand. These programs can encourage or deter EV ownership through their policies and in turn impact the acceleration of EV adoption. The following outlines the major government EV programs at a federal […]
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Is buying cars from home normal now?
15 May 2020

Is buying cars from home normal now?

As customers around the world find themselves locked down, automakers have scrambled for ways to keep their cars selling and many have arrived at online sales as the obvious solution. Vehicles are being marketed, customized, sold, and even test driven from behind a screen. If car buyers don’t specifically need to visit a dealer, will they still do so?

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Cruises pollute because it’s cheaper; so is electricity
5 May 2020

Cruises pollute because it’s cheaper; so is electricity

The cruise industry is on its knees after a slew of (justified) criticism for its role in spreading the coronavirus. But even when COVID is over, these pollution-spewing behemoths will have more to answer for.

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Electrified mining expands
10 December 2019

Electrified mining expands

BHP are extending their electric Land Cruiser trial to WA iron ore and nickel mines. Read about the advantages of leaving diesel behind here on the JET Charge blog.

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Battery prices are down and falling | Bloomberg report
4 December 2019

Battery prices are down and falling | Bloomberg report

Bloomberg are back at it with the 2019 Battery Price Survey and they’ve found what we all expected: EV batteries are getting cheaper every year and will continue to do so over the 2020s. Check out the reasons, the tech, and the implications on JET Charge Journal.

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The roadblocks keeping EVs out of Australia
25 September 2019

The roadblocks keeping EVs out of Australia

The Frankfurt autoshow was a time of mixed feelings for Aussie EV enthusiasts. The world’s top manufacturers put their latest models on display and electric mobility was front-and-centre, but very few plans have been made to share them with Australia.

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Australia gets its first EV production WITHOUT government support
14 May 2019

Australia gets its first EV production WITHOUT government support

Queensland startup ACE EV is set to sign an agreement to build electric vehicles in Adelaide from next year. The deal marks Australia’s first domestic manufacturing for EVs and comes in the absence of any state support. Is this the beginning of a new era for Aussie industry?

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