“Age of the Jetsons”: Australian company unveils world’s first electric air ambulance
Australian company ASML Aero launches Vertiia electric aircraft and partnership with CareFlight to deliver world's first electric air-ambulance.
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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.
Victoria asked to ditch “out-dated” network fees making EV fast-chargers unviable
Victorian government called on to intervene over 'out-dated' network access fees, that could jeopardise the roll-out of new EV fast-chargers.
South Australia to transition car fleet and boost charging network in big EV push
South Australia to "jump start" uptake of electric vehicles by transitioning government fleet to EVs and boosting charging infrastructure.
Australian fleets dipping toes into electric vehicles, but want governments to do more
Fleet managers say upfront costs of EVs still a main barrier to their use in vehicle fleets, but stronger government policies could help fleet adoption grow.
BOC to supply solar-fuelled electrolysers for Fortescue’s hydrogen bus fleet
BOC to build solar-powered hydrogen production and refuelling facilities at Fortescue's Christmas Creek mine, for fuel-cell buses that transport workers.
Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD
Nexport plans to offer Australian made buses, trucks and passenger vehicles, after announcing a $700m investment in a NSW manufacturing facility.
Deakin University team wins global prize for sodium batteries for low cost transport
Team of Deakin University researchers take out global business award, for plan to deploy innovative sodium batteries to electrify Indonesian transport.
Why regional NSW could emerge as a hotspot for electric bus manufacturing
Regional NSW could become a hub for electric bus manufacturing, as Sydney readies to replace its 8,000 public transport bus fleet.
Australia’s SEA Electric partners with Toyota for electric trucks
Australia's SEA Electric to partner with Toyota's Hino truck subsidiary, to help produce a range of zero emissions trucks.
Federal budget snubs EVs as $7.5bn transport infrastructure spend goes to roads
Electric vehicles almost completely snubbed in the federal budget, despite billions to be spent on new roads and building up stocks of diesel fuels