Electric Transport

World’s busiest airport considers feasibility of green hydrogen hub for alternative fuels

World’s busiest airport considers feasibility of green hydrogen hub for alternative fuels

One of world’s biggest airports to study feasibility of a green hydrogen hub designed to promote hydrogen as a potential fuel source for future aircraft operations.
Ikea to build electric truck charging network across Australian stores

Ikea to build electric truck charging network across Australian stores

Furniture giant IKEA to build electric truck charging network at its 10 Australian retail locations to support its growing electric truck fleet.
Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe

Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe

Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.
China launches world’s largest electric container ship with 50 MWh battery

China launches world’s largest electric container ship with 50 MWh battery

China Ocean Shipping Group launches world’s largest electric container ship, with a 50 MWh battery.
“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric

“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric

Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is “very cost effective,” and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office.
Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think

Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think

An attention-grabbing report suggests $1 trillion of investment is needed to electrify 100% of the nation’s truck fleet. Here’s what it got wrong.
Hydrogen powered train achieves new distance record

Hydrogen powered train achieves new distance record

Swiss manufacturer Stadler has achieved a distance record of 2,803 kilometres achieved by a hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train.
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.