NSW backs Narromine to become testing ground for flying electric cars
Regional NSW set to become centre for all-electric flying car trials, with state government awarding almost $1 million to establish flying testing facility in Narromine.
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Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy for more than a decade.
Volvo to supply all-electric buses as W.A. agrees to Perth trial on short route
WA government to trial - from 2022 - four Volvo all-electric buses as step towards transitioning 900-strong bus fleet away from diesel models to zero-emissions.
Jaguar launches high-powered wireless charging for taxi networks
Wireless charging could give all-electric taxis a competitive advantage as Jaguar partners in world leading trial.
Contracts awarded for Brisbane’s $1b all-electric Metro bus project
Arup and Acciona lead winning tender for $1 billion all-electric Brisbane Metro bus fleet.
US healthcare giant tips $45m in Aussie EV charging company Tritium
US healthcare giant Cigna makes $45m investment in Brisbane-based EV fast charger maker Tritium.
NSW government triples EV fleet pledge, to ease regulations for charging infrastructure
The NSW government triples its targets for government fleet EVs, will look to guarantee access to charging infrastructure in new buildings.
WA Water Corp begins transition to EV fleet with Hyundai Kona purchases
WA government to boost use of EVs in government fleets, with two Hyundai Kona to serve the water utility and plans to buy dozens more.
Morrison government finally admits there will be electric utes, and EVs can tow caravans
Morrison government admits its fear-mongering about EVs during election campaign had no basis. Utes can be electric, and EVs can tow things.
Newcastle opens new EV charging stations, Port of Newcastle to turn car fleet electric
Newcastle hopes to bring visitors into the city with a boost to its public charging network at tourist hotspots.
NSW government issues call-out for electric bus trial participants
NSW government seeks expressions of interest to conduct trials of all-electric buses ahead of a wider, fleet-wide rollout.