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.
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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.
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