Electric Transport

Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues

Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues

Less than a month after the trial of four new electric buses began in Launceston, transport operator Metro Tasmania has confirmed that “teething issues” have put the trial on hold.
Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses

Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.
Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road

Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road

One tricky path the policy must navigate is allowing for supply of both small and large vehicles, without exacerbating the trend towards oversized vehicles on our roads.
Victoria debuts first all-electric bus depot, with 14 dual fast charging stations

Victoria debuts first all-electric bus depot, with 14 dual fast charging stations

Victoria’s largest bus operator opens the state’s first electric bus depot to accommodate its largest fleet of zero-emission buses.
Custom Denning electric bus begins two-year trial in Launceston

Custom Denning electric bus begins two-year trial in Launceston

Tasmania’s state-owned public transport operator Metro Tasmania has unveiled four new electric buses which will be trialled over a two-year period in Launceston.
What the Red Sea crisis could mean for the EV industry and the planet

What the Red Sea crisis could mean for the EV industry and the planet

Political tensions, pandemics and even stuck ships can turn the EV industry on its head overnight. So how will the recent Red Sea attacks impact the market?
Why electric trucks, not hydrogen, are our best bet to cut road transport emissions

Why electric trucks, not hydrogen, are our best bet to cut road transport emissions

We looked at the fleet-averaged life-cycle emissions of three Australian truck sizes and three technologies – diesel, hydrogen and electric. Here’s what we found.
NSW council launches shared e-scooter trial with Beam

NSW council launches shared e-scooter trial with Beam

First metro Sydney council-led electric scooter trial to run for 12 months in partnership with Beam, using Saturn 5 e-scooters.