Volta begins series production of all-electric 16 tonne trucks
Production begins on “world’s first” electric vehicle purpose-built to reduce the environmental impact of freight deliveries in city centres.
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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.
Ford to bring electric Puma to Australia as it commits to 5 EV models by end of 2024
Ford to bring all electric version of its popular Puma SUV to Australia as part of plans to have 5 EV offerings by the end of 2024.
Mercedes to deliver 100 long haul electric trucks to German logistics giant
A German trucking company is about to take a big step towards electrifying its fleet. It's a signal of things to come.
“States haven’t delivered:” Report finds just 0.2 pct of Australia’s buses are electric
New report finds that despite state government claims they are electrifying public transport, just 0.2% of the nation's buses are electric.
Hydrogen for long-distance trucking makes no sense, says expert
Expensive green hydrogen shouldn't be spent on land-based transport, says Cambridge expert David Cebon.
Kia reveals design of EV9 – a big all electric SUV with swivel seats
After teasing the Kia EV9 a couple of weeks ago, Kia reveals the full design of the new large 7-seater electric SUV - with swivel seats.
Queensland to double number of battery electric buses this year
The number of zero emission battery electric buses operating across Queensland’s network will more than double this year.
Volvo makes its first commercial delivery of medium duty electric truck in Australia
The FE Electric, which is capable of hauling a seven-tonne payload, has four batteries on board and up to 220km in range.
Network giant launches electric work ute trial in first step to dump 400 diesel vehicles
Transgrid announces all electric ute trial as it hopes to phase out its fleet of 400 diesel commercial vehicles.
British bus operator invests £150 million in 300 UK-made electric buses
National Express West Midlands announces investment in 300 electric buses to be made locally and delivered by the end of 2024.