UK’s first fully electric zero-emissions ferry sets sail on the Thames
The UK's first fully electric ferry has begun services across the Thames in London, with room for 150 people and 100 bicycles.
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Joshua S. Hill
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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.
Government backs Volvo with $70 million to make electric trucks more affordable in Australia
Australian government will invest $70 million with Volvo Group Australia to accelerate the rollout of Australian-made electric trucks with lower cost finance and charging infrastructure.
Adelaide welcomes first of 60 new electric buses
Two new electric buses from Swedish commercial vehicle manufacturer Scania will hit the road in Adelaide this week, the first of 60 being progressively rolled out over the coming months.
Nissan uses recycled Leaf batteries for energy storage at Australian castings factory
Nissan uses recycled batteries from its Leaf EVs to store solar generated at its Victoria castings factory.
Pilbara iron ore giants take delivery of first “early learner” electric haul trucks
Iron ore giant take deliver of first "early learner" electric haul trucks, but insist it will "take time" to get the transition to battery electric trucks right.
Australian shipbuilder gets order for third large battery electric ferry for Denmark
Australia's biggest shipbuilder receives order for third large electric ferry for Denmark in what it describes as “world largest electrification project at sea.”
“120 pigs a year, per car:” European oil lobby’s biofuels loophole likely unsustainable
Transport experts say rule change allowing biofuels and a car running on animal fats would, for example, require the equivalent of 120 pigs a year.
EVX kerbside EV chargers added to Chargefox platform
Hundreds more kerbside electric vehicle (EV) chargers have been added to the Chargefox platform in a move that is expected to boost access for drivers without off-street parking.
Tesla, Kia and MG among EVs falling short in latest Australian real-world range tests
The Kia EV3 and Tesla Model Y are among four new EVs that fail to live up to their advertised driving ranges in real-world testing recently conducted by Australia’s peak motoring body.
Hyundai revises range for Ioniq 5, ditches smaller battery and digital side mirrors
Hyundai announces big changes to its popular Ioniq 5 lineup, slashing number of variants, removing the smaller battery option, and ditching the digital side mirrors.