Volkswagen makes big play in electric cars in $A7.5 billion deal with Rivian
Volkswagen will invest up to $US5 billion ($A7.5 billion) in struggling US electric vehicle startup Rivian in one of its most significant moves in the switch to EVs.
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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.
Hydrogen truck pioneer to quit Australia as it retreats to home base in US
Hydrogen fuel cell truck specialist Hyzon plans to quit Australia, and other international markets, as it retreats to its home base to work through its financial problems
Last mile deliveries: Logistics giant leads $45 million plan to help owner drivers go electric
Project funded by ARENA will provide discount leases and charging infrastructure to get more than 100 last mile delivery vans and trucks owned by drivers onto the road.
Polestar targets seven new international markets as it rolls out new electric models
Swedish electric car company Polestar expands into seven new markets as it rolls out its growing line-up of EVs.
Kia entry level electric sedan, the EV4, spotted in the wild
A keen-eyed fan has caught a glimpse of the EV4 on the road, providing a better look at the design of Kia's proposed entry-level electric sedan.
Embattled US electric vehicle startup Fisker files for bankruptcy, for a second time
Embattled electric vehicle manufacturer Fisker has filed for bankruptcy protection in the US as it looks to salvage operations by selling assets and restructuring its debt.
Mini unveils Australian pricing for electric Aceman, its first electric only model
Mini has unveiled pricing for the Mini Aceman, an electric five-door crossover vehicle that will be released in Australia this year and is the first to be produced on an electric only drivetrain.
Toyota begins testing first of 10 hydrogen fuel cell Hilux utes
Japanese carmaker says it has begun evaluation and demonstration of its hydrogen fuel cell Hilux prototype in the United Kingdom.
Daimler and Scania roll out charging depots as part of electric truck offering
Trucking giants Daimler and Scania roll out charging solutions for clients as Europe gears up to host more than 200,000 electric trucks on its roads by 2030.
“Every decision matters:” Australian university replaces hybrid buses with fully electric ones
An Australian university has replaced two hybrid buses with two fully electric ones, saying that "every decision matters" in the race to cut emissions.