Volkswagen commits $97 billion to electric mobility switch
Volkswagen spend nearly $100 billion in large-scale transition towards electric vehicles, with plans for 75 all-electric vehicle models and 60 hybrid models.
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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.
Oxis and Bye Aerospace hope new batteries can double flight times
Oxis Energy says lithium-sulphur batteries will be lighter and allow planes to double travel times on a single charge.
Renault fits first all-electric passenger boat with second life batteries
Renault partners with specialist maritime company Seine Alliance to unveil first electric boat fitted with second life batteries.
Volta Trucks to partner with Prodrive on electric heavy goods truck
British motorsport group Prodrive announces partnership with Swedish newcomer Volta Trucks to develop “revolutionary” 16-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle to meet zero emissions standards.
Hyundai unveils hydrogen-powered Neptune heavy duty truck
Hyundai unveils two new hydrogen fuel cell concepts for heavy trucks and refrigerated trailers.
Potential Peugeot and Fiat merger heralds stronger electric vehicle future
Reports appear of potential merger between French carmaker Peugeot and Italian-American carmaker Fiat Chrysler which could open way for increased investment in electric vehicles.
Peugeot, Citroen and Opel to have all-electric versions of compact vans
Groupe PSA announces 2020 launch of all-electric versions of compact van range, including the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy, Opel Vivaro and Vauxhall Vivaro.
Vertical Aerospace unveils new footage of taxi flight
New flight footage shows an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle prototype, named Seraph, complete its maiden flight.
Toyota arrives late to EV party with compact electric car
Toyota announces new production-ready ultra-compact BEV (battery electric vehicle) at Tokyo Motor Show ahead of planned 2020 launch in Japan.
Proterra unveils new multi-dispenser heavy-duty electric
American automotive and energy storage company Proterra launches charging solution designed for transit agencies and electric school bus fleet operators.