Mercedes-Benz unveils eActros 600 long-haul electric truck with 500km range
Mercedes-Benz has revealed the prototype eActros 600, a long haul electric truck with a driving range of 500 km.
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Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Bryce Gaton is an expert on electric vehicles and contributor for The Driven and Renew Economy. He has been working in the EV sector since 2008 and is currently working as EV electrical safety trainer/supervisor for the University of Melbourne. He also provides support for the EV Transition to business, government and the public through his EV Transition consultancy EVchoice.
Reader Question: Can you tow a caravan with an EV?
In short: yes, but check the charger site is 'trailer friendly' first.
BYD Dolphin test drive: Hitting the mark for punters making first switch to EVs
The BYD Dolphin is shaping up as one of Australia’s cheapest and, for the price, best specified battery electric vehicles to date. Time to test it out.
Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia
Daimler has been quietly trialling electric versions of their Canter and Actros with a number of business customers, and this year will formally launch updated versions of these two, and the new eEconic.
Chargepost to install 20 AC pole-mounted EV charging units in Australia first trial
Chargepost to install 20 dual outlet AC pole mounted EV chargers in an Australian first trial.
Chargefox announces expansion of App to cover NRMA EV charging sites
Chargefox adds NRMA charger network to their App, hopefully reducing need to download multiple apps and payment methods for EV drivers.
All new Kona electric test drive: Cheaper, better, more range and V2L
The electric Kona is now on a dedicated EV platform, which means it is roomier, slightly cheaper, has more range and vehicle to load functions.
An answer in search of a problem: BYD Sealion 6 plug in hybrid lands in Australia, with V2L and more range
BYD wants to challenge Tesla as the biggest seller of EVs in Australia. So why is it bringing out a plug in hybrid offered as a "cure to range anxiety?"
Renault joins EV price war by slashing $10,000 off driveway price of Megane E-Tech
Vive la competition! Renault joins EV price war by slashing price of Megane's E-Tech
Discounts offered to replace DC fast-chargers in wake of Tritium financial collapse
Australian DC charging company steps into the void created by Tritium receivership, offering significant "discounts" to sites looking to upgrade their equipment.