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Hi Guys - I can confirm that a steep climb at gentle speed....then a long gradual descent works best for Hypermilling. My example is Hartley to Penrith (compared to the reverse) - with a short steep climb at 60kph to Mt Victoria....then the long coast downhill to Penrith. A long downhill descent at ...

In another forum "Lex" posted actual 350kM range in a SR+, two adults, 2 children with luggage at 90kph on a coastal drive. Of course, you should only 'Hypermile' when absolutely necessary (100% to 0%) and generally aim for 90% to 10% for battery health, contingencies (head winds, roadwork or other ...

Hi Doug - I will also be in Sydney and look forward to catching up with everyone. As Chris Jones has already mentioned, a few of us have been lobbying our State and Fed MP's regarding the "fill out" of EV charging infrastructure for NSW (map attached) . Drop me an email (work) and I will send you a ...

Tesla Model 3 configurator has been updated. The LR AWD is now available in Australia at the previous Performance price.....and has increased range to the Performance. A white interior is now available on the Performance model only. A White car is now the 'standard' colour across the range (previous...

Any Model 3 reservation holders in NSW - see the "FOR SALE/WANTED" listings.

Hello to all those eagerly awaiting their Tesla Model 3 in NSW - these unique plates are now available and in storage at Marrickville ServiceNSW ready to go on your new Model 3 which will be delivered through the nearby Alexandria Service Centre. I no longer require these plates as I purchased a SH ...

Dubbo NRMA Fast Charger went 'live' yesterday....it is about 50m North of the Tesla Superchargers in the Dubbo Cultural Centre carpark. See plugshare for details and photos.

Standards Australia has recently re-formed committee EM-001 to develop relevant Electric Mobility(EM)standards for Australia. All the stakeholder groups have representation including AEVA. I am the nominated member for Engineers Australia and welcome informed and constructive comments via this forum...

Hi All - The Vic EV Trial produced a document titled "Guidance on land-use Planning for Electric Vehicle Parking and Charging". If you cant find it on the Web let me know as I have it saved locally.
regards
Chris D.

The Qld electricity distributor will require multi-phase solar if you go larger than 5kW. Your 70m of ug cable will need to be sized to minimise voltage drop under full load, and minimise voltage rise under solar export (assuming you don't self-consume or store in batteries - including an EV). Refer...

SOLD - to the first caller a few hours after this add was posted.

Hi PiMan - I have just posted a 2012 i-MiEV For Sale - if you are after a replacement. - regards

Hi All, For Sale - my beloved and pampered i-MiEV 2012 Model still under new car warranty till Jan 2018 Registered (NSW) till Jan 2017 (13-MIEV plates included) White - just clocked over 52,000km of trouble free driving Location: near Dubbo NSW Item Condition: Excellent - inside and out Reason for s...

https://sapc.standards.org.au/sapc/publ ... ion.action

or google "Standards Australia public comment"

The DRAFTS are free but you have to register to download them.....

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AS/NZS 3000 Wiring Rules is currently out for public comment and includes a new APPENDIX P - EV Socket Outlets and Charging Stations. It would be good if members could review and comment.

hi mark - would you consider a 2012 i-MiEV that has been pampered ? Still under new car warranty till Jan 2018 - if so give me a call on 0409 321 470 (This vehicle is not on Car Sales or listed in the for sale section on this forum as I have insufficient posts.) Reluctant sale - two new cars on orde...

Most EV owners enjoy driving past petrol stations...that said, we call in occasionally to check our tyre pressure. Service centres on major highways will be the exception that have associated food outlets....and a 'top-up' at somewhere like Emdale Roadhouse could be useful....

Hi Duffman - a MiEV or Leaf (all electric) will do this PROVIDED you are happy to do 90kph on the Freeway, generally only yourself in the vehicle, and sparing use of any aircon. I have been commuting six days a week in regional NSW in my 2012 MiEV for nearly three years now - typical daily round tri...

Hi Joseph - you will find plenty of background elswhere on this forum regarding the minor differences between the 2010 and 2012 i-MiEV's. The general consensus is the 2012 has a slighlty better range. The ex-trial units that are coming on to the market are being 'snapped-up'and will eventually end u...

Hi Johny - yes there are three FiT's in Victoria, two of which end on 31 Dec 2016...... Premium FiT (2009-2011)60c NET ends in 2024 -88,000 customers Transitional FiT (2011-2012)Replaced above 25c NET-Ends 31 Dec 2016 Standard FiT (2011-2012)Replaced above-One for One tariff -Ends 31 Dec 2016 The ot...

Hi All...many EV owners also have solar (as you can see from the posts above). You can access my article on "Solar and EV's" on Giles "RenewEconomy" website.Once the GROSS FiT's end in 2016 in NSW and Vic. many Solar owners will invest in an EV to 'soak up' their day-time generation. Some may re-ori...

Hi Felicity - I can assure the Dubbo Volt was well looked after by the Mayor and is a 'steal' at k$33.

The Dubbo City Council Volt has been reduced to k$33 for quick sale on Car Sales......

hi All,
The Dubbo Mayor's Volt has just been listed on car sales for k$40.
Only 18,000kms and well looked after.....
He has changed into an Outlander PHEV.

Hi Noobie, If you want to go pure electric, a second hand MiEV is the go. As per earlier posts, the 2012 model is limited to 10amps and seems to get a bit more range than the 2010 model. I have had my 2012 MiEV nearly two years, with over 30,000kms and am seeing a negligible drop in range. I only ch...