Auckland adds double decker electric buses as it aims to dump diesel in a decade
Auckland adds 44 new electric buses, including 26 double-deckers, as part of plan to dump all diesel buses within a decade.
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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.
Tesla hikes prices in Canada thanks to Trump’s trade war, as prices slashed in Australia
Tesla has been forced to increase its car prices in Canada - by between $C10,000 and $C30,000 - thanks to the tariff war triggered by Donald Trump. But in Australia, Model Y prices are being slashed.
Ford unveils pricing for electric and plug in Ford Transit vans, due in Australia this year
Ford Australia unveils pricing and specifications for new E-Transit Custom electric and plug in hybrid (PHEV) vans, ahead of the first deliveries expected to start next quarter.
Sandvik lands largest ever electric vehicle order from Australian miner South32
Sandvik says its largest-ever battery electric vehicle (BEV) fleet order from Australian miner South32 includes trucks, loaders, bolters, development drills and longhole drills.
Volkswagen and Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs
VW and Uber to deploy “a fleet of thousands” of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country after success of an initial trial with 10 Buzz electric vans.
Nissan cancels plans for two US-made electric sedans
Nissan has reportedly cancelled plans to produce two electric sedans at its American factories and is also reconsidering the “development schedule” of two battery electric crossovers.
Dutton claims no “change” to EV tax break that Coalition once said was “bad policy”
Peter Dutton now says a Coalition government would keep a popular electric vehicle tax break that his party once described as “bad policy dressed up as tax reform.”
Volkswagen unveils ID. Code joint venture electric concepts for China
Volkswagen unveils three new electric concept cars – the ID. Aura, ID. Era, and ID. Evo - as it attempts to regain market share in the world's biggest EV market.
Polestar slashes its carbon footprint per EV sold by a quarter in just four years
Swedish electric vehicle (EV) manufacturer Polestar says it has managed to reduce its carbon footprint per electric car sold by a quarter.
Jolt unveils new “flagpole” 50kW EV charging stations
Australian electric vehicle (EV) charging innovator Jolt has unveiled the next generation of its 50kW fast chargers, which debut a new “flagpole” design and longer charging cables.