Australian government commits $838,000 to rollout of smart electric car chargers

Australia's Federal Government has provided funding for the nation-wide rollout of 150 smart electric car chargers in an effort to encourage the uptake of electric cars while mitigating their impact on the nation's electricity grid. Through its Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA), the government has partnered with electricity provider Origin Energy, supplying a $838,000 grant to the two-year trial, which will provide chargers to both private owners and fleets.