UWA launches REV fast-charging station

Tuesday, 16 December, 2014

The UWA Renewable Energy Vehicle (REV) Project, led by engineering staff and students from The University of Western Australia, has launched Australia’s first commercial, combined charging standard, fast-charging station.

The station was has been installed at the UWA campus at car park no. 3, next to the University Club. The launch was attended last week by WA Minister for Finance; Mines and Petroleum the Hon Bill Marmion, Member for Balcatta Chris Hatton MLA and UWA Vice-Chancellor Professor Paul Johnson.

The Combo-Carger station is said to be approximately seven times faster than REV’s public charging stations in the Perth metro area and about 25 times faster than home charging. It is open for use by the general public, with no fees for power usage or parking.

Source

Related News

$39m boost to NSW's EV fast charging network

Applications are open for Round 4 of the NSW Government's EV fast charging grants program,...

Agreement unites clean energy providers

Wind and water energy come together as Aula Energy signs a long-term power purchase agreement...

Alta project makes existing diesel trains electric

Alta Battery Technology's BET system has demonstrated that practical, scalable rail...


  • All content Copyright © 2025 Westwick-Farrow Pty Ltd