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Charging Ahead – EV Open Day a success!
RAMJO and Griffith council would like to thank all suppliers and participants for their contribution in making the event interesting, informative and fun!

Attendees for the summit heard from incredible speakers on available EV Destination Charging (closes 28 March 2025, 5:00 pm) and Fleet Incentive grants (closes 30 June) from the Department of Climate Change, Energy and Environment (DCCEEW), how to support their EV fleet transition, the steps needed for installing EV charging infrastructure in their councils and businesses, the benefits and calculations from participating in the EV grants and rebates from Lockhart Council’s perspective, the newly launched ARENA kerbside grant ($2.43M as part of the Driving the Nation Program) and more.

For many, it was the first time they got to sit behind the wheel of an EV – which was quite a thrill! Watch the video on Instagram or LinkedIn.

Your support and contributions in such a tight timeframe were immense and greatly appreciated.  RAMJO is here to play a role in facilitating and supporting any applications and strategic collaborations moving forward.  Contact: Shumona.Roy@ramjo.nsw.gov.au
Our speakers – 

  1. Supporting EV Transition Essential Energy – Andrew Hillsdon
  2. EV Charging Feasibility and Implementation Chargeworks – Paul Darmanin
  3. EV Destination Charging and Fleets DCCEEW – Dan Wigmore
  4. EVs in Rural Councils Lockhart Council – Dr Austin Morris
  5. Public Infrastructure EVX – Steve Beletich
  6. EV Transition for local Government IPWEA – Marc Sibbald
  7. Electric Vehicle Council – Cameron Rimington
  8. Skillbuild – Bill Gammon training@skillbuild.edu.au

Our stallholders and dealerships –

  1. Daniel Pocius & Jonathan Hawe: MG4X and Hybrid+ Thomas Bros
  2. Darren Gray, Tony Glennon, Andrew Watt, Bill Armstrong: John Deere Z370R www.hutcheonandpearce.com.au
  3. Dean Goodchild: BYD Sealion 6 | BYD
  4. Michael Hoskinson: Polaris Ranger XP Kinetic and JCB ETC192 Excavator  www.intersales.com.au
  5. Mark Lanham: Mustang MachE and Hyundai Kona Lanhams Motor Group
  6. Marsha Holden: Novated leasing Maxxia
  7. Matthew Shaw, Corbin Luther, Jason Humrich: Volvo FM electric and Hino300 Hybrid Wagga Trucks
  8. Nathan James: T5 tipper www.FotonMobility.com.au 
  9. Paul Connell: Toyota Bz4x and Rav4 Owen Toyota
  10. Robert Carney: Hyundai Santa Fe 2025 www.hyundai.com.au
  11. Shane Marsters: Ford Lightning www.ausev.com.au
  12. Chris Dalitz from REVOLT – Riverina Electric Vehicle Owners Likers & Testers

The team at Griffith Council:

  • Phil King, MC and Director, Infrastructure and Operations
  • Steve Croxon, Fleet Manager – our man on the ground who was invaluable from start to finish.
  • Mrs Croxon – whose BYD dolphin saved the day by helping charge up the coffee cart for our liquid motivation.

And finally:

  • Anthony Dufty, Team Leader Environment, Albury City Council
  • Videographer Vince Bucello from Midstate Video Productions
  • Anna Sergi, Steve Jackson, and Bruno Musitano from Yoogali Club
  • Melanie Grady from Lady Latte Coffee Cart
  • Tim & son from MIA Party Hire