“This ship changes the game:” World’s largest all-electric ferry launches in Tasmania
World's largest 100% battery electric ship launches at shipyard in Hobart, headed for service ferrying passengers and vehicles between Argentina and Uruguay.
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Sophie Vorrath
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Fortescue signs $350m deal to switch diesel drill rigs for electric in pursuit of “real zero”
Andrew Forrest's iron ore giant signs huge deal to buy more than 50 autonomous electric drill rigs to replace existing diesel-powered kit.
AGL says cheap overnight EV charging is raking in customers, and shifting demand
AGL Energy says it is capturing a "disproportionate share" of Australia's maturing electric vehicle market, including through its EV Night Saver plan.
Australian betadine-inspired battery breakthrough could add 1000km to EV range
Household antiseptic ointment used on scraped knees inspires an Australian lithium battery chemistry breakthrough that could deliver 1000km of range for EVs, faster charging and electric flight.
Batteries on wheels: If Australia really wants smart EVs with V2G, it will have to say so
Australia may no longer be a dumping ground for the world’s most polluting cars, but it will need to get its settings right to avoid being a dumping ground for dumb EVs.
Are electric cars good for city driving only? NZ farmer busts another EV myth
Great for people in the city, not great for the people in the country. NZ farmer Mike Casey explains why this view on EVs "couldn't be further from the truth."
“World’s least surprising news” as Andrew Forrest-linked hydrogen flight hopeful goes bust
US based company promising hydrogen-powered flight - and once touted as a partner to Andrew Forrest - crashes out of contention after failing to secure funds to carry on.
Another four, publicly funded EV fast charging bays added in Canberra
Two Evie Networks DC fast chargers installed at a shopping centre have added another four public charge points to the ACT's total.
“Car and charger covered:” Government extends zero interest loan to EV chargers
Tasmania government expands energy saver scheme to offer loans of between $500 and $10,000 to install EV chargers at home and businesses.
Queensland targets 3,000 EVs for government fleet, with 500 already plugged in
Queensland Labor says it will have 3,000 EVs in its car fleet by 2026 and install another 2,500 chargers at government buildings over coming three years.