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Year: 2023
Micro cars
Microcar is a term used for the smallest size of cars, with three or four wheels and often an engine smaller than 700 cc (43 cu in). Specific types of microcars include bubble cars, cycle cars, invacar, and quadricycles. In some countries microcars are covered by separate regulations to normal cars with relaxed requirements for registration and licensing. Microcars were popular in Europe after World… Continue reading Micro cars
e-Bikes
An e-bike (electric bicycle) is a bicycle with an integrated electric motor that is used to assist propulsion. The electric motor assists the rider’s pedal-power up to 25 km/h and makes riding, climbing hills and carrying loads easy. Power is provided by a rechargeable battery. E-bikes can open up cycling to many in the community… Continue reading e-Bikes
Paris transport transformation
Paris is undergoing transformation to embrace sustainable transport as infrastructure built for cars is replaced by infrastructure for cycling and walking. External links
Liddell Power Station closes in Hunter Valley
The last operating unit (LD01) of the Liddell Power station in the Hunter Valley, NSW, Australia was turned off on 28 April 2023 after 52 years of operation. The closure of Liddell Power Station in New South Wales in April marks major progress in the state’s plan to move away from polluting coal to clean,… Continue reading Liddell Power Station closes in Hunter Valley
Victorian Big Battery
The Victorian Big Battery (300 MW) is Australia’s largest lithium-ion battery. Its located at the Moorabool Terminal Station outside Geelong. The Tesla battery is owned and operated by renewable energy specialist Neoen. It can store enough energy to power more than one million Victorian homes for 30 minutes. External links
Big batteries
Big batteries provides essential grid-support services (activities grid operators perform) including: Big batteries strengthen energy reliability, drive down electricity prices, and support the transition to renewable energy and net-zero emissions. Big batteries in Australia External links
electrify 2515
Electrify 2515 is a dedicated group of local people who share a passion for big ideas and positive change, working together on a voluntary basis. Their goal is to create Australia’s first zero emissions community and they are doing a number of activities to help bring it about. They are providing an opportunity for households… Continue reading electrify 2515
Hornsdale Power Reserve big battery
The Hornsdale Power Reserve is the world’s first big battery. It provides essential grid-support services (activities grid operators perform) including: The 150 MW grid-connected energy storage system is owned by Neoen and co-located with the Hornsdale Wind Farm in the Mid North region of South Australia. The first 100MW/129MWh was completed by Tesla in November… Continue reading Hornsdale Power Reserve big battery
History of electric vehicles in Australia
Blade Electric Vehicle (circa 2008) The Blade Electric Vehicle was an electric car conversion for new and used Hyundai Getz cars commenced production during 2008. It is no longer available. Mitsubishi iMiEV The iMiEV electric car (Mitsubishi Innovative Electric Vehicle) was available in some countries late in 2009 or early in 2010. It was expensive, not popular and… Continue reading History of electric vehicles in Australia