Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses
Queensland adds 30 new zero emissions buses to the state's fleet and launches Australia's first 100% electric bus depot, powered by renewables.
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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.
SEA charges up Australian electric truck transition
Noisy diesel trucks are finally going electric, and a test drive proves why it will be the future of the trucking industry.
“We have built our last fossil fuelled ship”: Norwegian cruise line goes green
Norwegian cruise and ferry company announces plans to make Norwegian Coastal Express emission-free by 2030.
Beam joins research team to boost micromobility in Australia and NZ
New Australia-New Zealand research team seeks to identify and promote priority pathways to reduce global transport emissions through micromobility.
Australia’s first electric prime mover fleet unveiled, with swap and go batteries
One pedal driving for trucks, and no compression braking. Janus says its electric conversion technology for prime movers delivers no emissions and big savings on costs.
“I soak up the sun:” Sono begins testing solar trailer to boost electric buses
Solar-electric vehicle start-up Sono Motors trials a "solar trailer" that can add more seating and improve the range and efficiency of electric buses.
Electric vans are now cheaper to operate than diesels
The total cost to buy and operate an electric van in Europe is now significantly cheaper than diesel alternatives, a new report from T&E says.
“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament
EV manufacturing group says Coalition assistant transport minister has been barred by PM's office from prime chance to showcase electric mobility.
Beer and Bunnings: The entire weekend goes electric with Linfox
The entire weekend could soon go all-electric, if a couple of brewskis and a visit to your local hardware store is high on your typical agenda.
Volvo puts electric truck charging and range to the test in Australia’s extreme heat
Volvo completes testing of FL Electric to see if Australia’s extreme heat will affect the truck’s range, battery charging, and vehicle performance.