Latest

Autonomous Vehicles

Transport giant buys Australia’s first solar-powered battery-electric refrigeration unit after 1,671 km freight trial

Freight transport giant says it was so impressed by trial of battery-electric refrigeration unit that it has already bought one, the first in Australia.
Batteries

World’s biggest battery maker combines swappable batteries with range-extender for heavy-duty electric trucks

World’s biggest battery maker combines swappable battery with a small “range extender battery” to give drivers of heavy duty electric trucks peace of mind.
“We know V2G works:” Biggest commercial vehicle-to-grid trial to test revenue lines for government EV fleet

“We know V2G works:” Biggest commercial vehicle-to-grid trial to test revenue lines for government EV fleet

A multimillion-dollar trial of up to 130 electric vehicles will test whether their batteries can ease pressure on the grid and earn money while they are parked.
EV News

Mercedes-Benz announces Australian price for its new C-Class electric, with range of up to 735 km

Mercedes-Benz has confirmed Australian pricing for its new C-Class electric, which will boast a range of up to 753 kilometres, with deliveries expected early next year.
Electric Work Vehicles

First electric wheel loaders, dozers, water carts and graders set sail for Fortescue mines and its real zero target

First of Fortescue’s first batch of electric water trucks, wheel loaders, dozers, and graders set sail for its Pilbara mines in its mission to eliminate diesel.

Renew Economy