Electric Transport

Major bus-makers eye electric bus manufacturing plant in Sydney

Major bus-makers eye electric bus manufacturing plant in Sydney

Trio of Australia’s busmakers explore development of battery electric bus manufacturing facility in Western Sydney.
I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?

I’m looking for an electric van. What’s out there?

A reader asks: In autumn 2023 I’m considering changing to an “electric van lifestyle” – a “green nomad”, if you will. What’s out there?
New Zealand launches electric milk tanker and hydrogen postie truck

New Zealand launches electric milk tanker and hydrogen postie truck

Two zero-emission trucks enter operation in NZ in two firsts for the country’s transport sector: an electric milk tanker and a hydrogen postal truck.
British Transport Police adopt Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 for patrol

British Transport Police adopt Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 for patrol

UK transport police take delivery of Tesla Model 3 and Kia EV6 electric cars for use in patrols.
Scania delivers world’s first electric timber truck

Scania delivers world’s first electric timber truck

Swedish truckmaker Scania and SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner, deploy world’s first all-electric timber truck.
Volvo launches all-electric medium-duty truck range in Australia

Volvo launches all-electric medium-duty truck range in Australia

Volvo Trucks Australia has opened sales for its entire range of all-electric medium-duty trucks for local transport operators, including new Volvo FL and FE Electrics.
Elon Musk muses on Tesla making “highly configurable Robovan”

Elon Musk muses on Tesla making “highly configurable Robovan”

Tesla CEO Elon Musk throws out another interesting product idea, in the form of a configurable Robovan for cargo or people.
Auckland reveals first images of new 152-strong electric bus fleet

Auckland reveals first images of new 152-strong electric bus fleet

Auckland Transport reveals sneak peek of new electric bus fleet that will replace 12% of the city’s diesel bus fleet.