Electric Transport

Ford confirms first electric van to arrive in Australia next year, unveils more specs

Ford confirms first electric van to arrive in Australia next year, unveils more specs

Ford confirms 2023 Australian launch of E-Transit Custom, and provides more detail on what drivers can expect from the electric version of the popular van.
SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks

SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks

Electric truck maker SEA Electric calls on Australia to mandate that 7 per cent new trucks hitting road by 2024 are zero-emissions.
Australian e-scooter maker Vmoto boosts sales, looks at battery swap options

Australian e-scooter maker Vmoto boosts sales, looks at battery swap options

Perth-based Vmoto makes a big splash on the global electric scooter market and is looking at battery swap and charging options.
Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities

Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucking fleet is killing people and should be banned from cities. And most people would probably agree.
Tesla removes Semi reservation option, disappears a motor

Tesla removes Semi reservation option, disappears a motor

Tesla has stopped taking reservations for its electric Semi truck but revealed some key changes to its specifications.
Nissan announces UK pricing for electric Townstar van

Nissan announces UK pricing for electric Townstar van

Nissan introduces new electric delivery van to UK, but it doesn’t appear to have a liquid-cooled battery.
The Driven Podcast: Why rental companies are going electric

The Driven Podcast: Why rental companies are going electric

Hertz vice president Eoin Macneill on the Polestar 2 EVs now available at most airports. Plus: Model Y and Atto 3 deliveries break supply deadlock.
Brisbane confirms order for 60 all-electric “trackless trams” with flash charging

Brisbane confirms order for 60 all-electric “trackless trams” with flash charging

Brisbane City Council’s ‘Brisbane Metro’ project officially places order for 60 high-capacity battery electric “trackless trams”.