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The Wild West of EV infrastructure

Posted: 07/04/2022

AC or DC?, Level 1, 2 or 3?, Charging Speed? Slow, Fast, Superfast, 22Khw, 120kHw, 150kHw or even faster? 800volt charging systems, J1772, CHAdeMO, CCS or DC Combo, 16amps maybe? Confused? That isn’t surprising. There are hundreds of different Charge Point Operators (CPOs), and new ones pop up almost weekly. There are different connector types, various payment methods, and multiple different charging apps. Some don’t show all networks, and some show real-time charger status, and some car manufacturers have their own networks. There are different charging cards, some which require pre-registering. Is there a single charging card for all? Yes, but not really. Welcome to the world of charging today – where companies compete with very few rules and next to no standardisation; the result is a Wild West of free-market inefficiency, and the consumers and the EV market, and therefore the planet, will suffer. All the battery range and electric infrastructure in the world won’t matter if you can’t plan, pay, or access them. To encourage people to make the electric leap, charging should be as simple as, or even simpler than, filling your car with gas. Today this just isn’t the case. Fail to plan, plan to fail When you are sold a non-Tesla electric car, the guy selling it to you has probably only sold a handful of EVs versus hundreds of ICE cars. The ‘product handover’ is light, to say the least. You will normally be handed your car key and if you’re lucky a charging card, then sent on your… Read More

Category: CARS, LIFESTYLE

Tags: cars, Electric Vehicles, The Wild West of EV infrastructure, Wild West of EVs

Need a new ute? The new Next-Gen Ford Ranger is out next month

Ford Next Gen Ranger All Models car truck ute

by James Banham

Posted: 26/03/2022

If you’re a Ford fan and thinking about whether now’s a good time to upgrade? Have a read of our last test drive of the Ford Wildtrak and go from there. Ford released some good news for all Ranger drivers alike recently, in that Australian specifications of the Next-Gen Ford Ranger have been confirmed. It’ll come with a new-to-Ranger optional 3.0L V6 turbo-diesel engine with 184 kW of power at 3,250 rpm and 600 Nm of torque, full-time 4WD, up to six selectable drive modes and 3,500kg towing. Basically, it’s a work horse in a stylish chassis, meaning it doubles as the work care for life. Developed locally in Australia for the Aussie lifestyle, road conditions and the way we drive, the Next-Gen Ranger has taken the immense success of Ranger and improved it with customer-led design and an impressive suite of technology, safety, comfort and drivetrain features. What does all this mean? Basically, whether you’re after fuel economy, refinement, towing or hauling, the powertrains chosen for Next-Gen Ranger has you covered complete with six shiny new features to the range that’s all about you. A huge new dash Next-Gen Ranger introduces an 8-inch fully digital instrument cluster that can be customised. The dash displays boast unique animations and includes a digital speedometer and tachometer. The animations also feature realistic body-style graphics. Raptor comes standard with a 12.4-inch fully digital instrument cluster. Depending on the variant, owners can toggle between layouts showing information including driver-assist technologies, tachometer on or off, and extra gauges. There’s also… Read More

Category: CARS, LIFESTYLE

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8 reasons you need car insurance

by THE F

Updated: 18/08/2021

With thousands of cars finding the way in and out of our busy highways, it is not a surprise that accidents do occur. The impact of accidents can be costly, more so when it involves bodily injuries. The best way to avoid all these unplanned expenses is by securing your car with insurance. Reliable car insurance will protect you from hefty fines and medical bills, aside from giving you peace of mind as a driver. In some cases, car owners may be aware of the need for purchasing car insurance along with their car, but they might not always aware of the following points: Insuring a vehicle is mandatory as per the Motor Vehicle Act, 1988 It needs to renew before the expiry date You have the option of choosing the car insurance of choice, not what the car dealer suggests There two insurance policy; third party liability and comprehensive policy. Knowing the benefits of car insurance will help you to see the importance of insuring it, and help you leap maximum value from the insurance type and the coverage you opt for. While the main advantage of car insurance is the peace of mind it comes with, there are many other benefits for having you and your car protected. 1. Third-party liability cover In a comprehensive insurance cover, all the associated car insurance policies are required by law to be covered. Any loss or damage caused by the insured car to a third party is usually included in this comprehensive insurance. 2. Car Accident… Read More

Category: CARS, COLLABORATION

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