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Diesel and petrol is now hugely expensive, and there's a new breed of electrified 4x4s on the market; hybrid, PHEV, EREV, BEV and more.These vehicles might offer you significant capability and cost-saving...or they might not. This event is where you'll find out, getting the facts from experienced offroaders who have driven, own, run and studied these vehicles and associated tech like home solar.
The format will be a series of short talks and panel discussions with live Q&A. The event will be held at All Terrain Action's HQ, the specialists in electrified 4x4s.
Draft plan, subject to change:
EV Drivetrains explained - PHEV, EV, EREV and more
Petrol PHEV vs diesel 4WD?
Owner forum: PHEV
Small BEV and diesel 4WD?
Owner forum: BEV & diesel 4WD
General Q&A panel
Charging off solar at your home
Panel - what will the situation look like in 2, 5, 10 years?
We have a few people lined up for panels and speaking, but if you have relevant experience or expertise in any of the above - as an owner, trainer, industry expert, sparky or whatever - get in touch!
https://allterrain.com.au/
Key speakers:
Robert Pepper - automotive journalist specialising in 4x4s, towing and electric vehicles. Extensive experience in vehicle roadtests, has carried out instrumented EV tow tests, owns a Ranger diesel 4WD and a Atto 1 BEV, instructor at EV motorsport events. His home is 100% electric and gas abolished.
Chris Baker – Founder and Director of All Terrain Action, specialising in emerging electric vehicle technologies, advanced vehicle electronics and the evolution of electric off-road mobility. With a background in software engineering and automotive innovation, Chris is at the forefront of developing aftermarket technologies that push the boundaries of what modern electric and plug-in hybrid 4WDs can achieve. His work spans vehicle control systems, software integration, off-road performance development and real-world testing, with a particular focus on BYD, DENZA and GWM platforms.
Bintong Xu - specialist in new vehicle pre-release testing for Chinese electric 4x4s. https://transcenda-website.vercel.app/
Francisco Shi – QUT qualified electrical engineer with expertise in electric vehicle control systems, embedded electronics and hardware development. His experience covers EV software, vehicle electrical architecture, battery management and energy storage applications. Having worked extensively in PCB engineering, manufacturing equipment design and process automation, Francisco brings a unique combination of automotive systems knowledge and hands-on electronics development to the evolving EV sector. He has also taken his home 100% electric and furthermore, entirely off the grid!
Chris Seranath - owner, Smarter Homes. Chris will be joining for the panel on home electrification and vehicles, as owner for a company specialising in solar/battery/electrification of homes.
https://www.smarterhomes.energy/
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Event venue
35-37 Canterbury Rd, Braeside VIC 3195, Australia, 35-37 Canterbury Rd, Braeside VIC 3195, Australia, Chelsea
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