Former Volvo executive launches electric truck startup
Former Volvo Trucks North and South America executive launches TrovaCV, a new company offering customised engineering and manufacturing expertise for fully electric commercial vehicles.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
EV sales to reach 45 million by 2040, with total 232 million on the road
Wood Mackenzie predicts EV sales will reach 45 million a year by 2040, with total of 323 million EVs on roads around world.
Polestar confirms location for first electric car showroom in UK
Volvo-owned EV brand Polestar announces Westfield London, Europe’s largest shopping centre, as location for first UK “Space” showroom.
Queensland EV battery gigafactory edges closer to realisation
Queensland government approves feasibility study findings ahead of final investment decision on $3bn EV battery gigafactory in Townsville.
Electric truck sales in US predicted to soar to 54,000 by 2025
New figures from analysts Wood Mackenzie expect electric trucks in the US will soar to over 54,000 by 2025.
London bus garage becomes one of world’s largest vehicle-to-grid sites
A North London bus garage is on verge of becoming one of world’s largest vehicle-to-grid virtual power stations.
Hyundai wins Future Mobility awards for hydrogen truck and e-scooter
Hyundai walked away with two 2020 Future Mobility of the Year Awards, one for the hydrogen-powered HDC-6 Neptune and its built-in e-scooter.
Battery developer Northvolt raises $US1.6 billion for two new gigafactories
Swedish battery maker Northvolt announces $US1.6 billion round of debt financing intended to support development of two li-ion battery gigafactories.
General Motors starts construction of Ultium battery factory
Steel construction begins on three million-square-foot factory in Lordstown, Ohio that will build GM's Ultium battery cells and packs.
Tesla rival Lucid Motors unveils semi-autonomous DreamDrive
Saudi-backed Tesla rival Lucid Motors unveils new benchmark for advanced driver-assisted electric vehicles with system offering “most comprehensive sensor suite on the market”.