Electric Transport

New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging

New standard should prevent “plug war” for megawatt-scale electric truck charging

Standardised high power DC charging connector announced for use with large trucks and other heavy duty applications.
Scania unveils new range of heavy duty electric trucks

Scania unveils new range of heavy duty electric trucks

Swedish commercial truck maker Scania unveils new line of battery-electric trucks offering range of up to 350km and charging at up to 375kW.
Stark Varg: The electric motorcycle unicorn rises

Stark Varg: The electric motorcycle unicorn rises

“Game changing” is the only way to describe the Stark Varg: it is the very latest, highest specification all electric dirt bike the world has seen yet.
Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

Australian team to enter new series of Extreme E off-road, all-electric vehicle races

XE Sports Group – sports arm of EV Direct – raises its hand to enter the Extreme E electric car off-road racing event.
Stellantis and Toyota join forces on electric commercial van

Stellantis and Toyota join forces on electric commercial van

Dutch automotive powerhouse to expand partnership with Toyota to deliver a new large-size commercial van, including battery electric model, in Europe.
Australians show strong support for switch to locally made electric buses

Australians show strong support for switch to locally made electric buses

New research shows a vast majority of Australians support switching public transport networks to locally made electric buses.
Hydrogen bus set to hit Central Coast roads in government trial

Hydrogen bus set to hit Central Coast roads in government trial

The NSW government is backing a renewable hydrogen fuel-cell bus trial on the Central Coast.
California start-up unveils autonomous electric truck with 800km-plus range

California start-up unveils autonomous electric truck with 800km-plus range

Solo AVT unveils long-haul battery-electric Class 8 truck designed for autonomous driving with a range in excess of 800km.