Electric Transport

EV spending could “eclipse” renewable spending in 2022, BNEF

EV spending could “eclipse” renewable spending in 2022, BNEF

New Bloomberg New Energy Finance data shows global spending on electric vehicles and charging infrastructure is on track to surpass spending on renewables – this year.
Saturn e-scooter roll out gets major funding boost

Saturn e-scooter roll out gets major funding boost

Singapore micromobility company Beam secures $US93 million in new funding to accelerate deployment of fifth generation Saturn e-scooter.
Bright red Volvo electric bus begins operations in WA’s Joondalup

Bright red Volvo electric bus begins operations in WA’s Joondalup

Joondalup’s first battery electric bus has hit the streets, the first of four to be rolled out as part of a larger trial.
Nexport and EnergyAustralia to deliver “one stop shop” for zero-emission transport

Nexport and EnergyAustralia to deliver “one stop shop” for zero-emission transport

Nexport and EnergyAustralia to deliver a “one stop shop” to deliver end-to-end zero-emission transport solutions.
European zero-emissions trucks to get 50% discount on distance based-tolls

European zero-emissions trucks to get 50% discount on distance based-tolls

EU gives zero-emission trucks a big discount on distance road tolls to encourage uptake.
Electric trucks already in financial “sweet spot” and should be on our roads

Electric trucks already in financial “sweet spot” and should be on our roads

Battery electric freight trucks financially viable on Australian roads “even today,” a new report has found, if they are deployed in the right applications.
Volta Trucks raises $A361 million to fund series production of Volta Zero

Volta Trucks raises $A361 million to fund series production of Volta Zero

Electric truck maker Volta Trucks raises fund to kickstart production of its 16-tonne fully electric Volta Zero commercial freight hauler.
Volvo Trucks claims nearly half share of European electric truck market

Volvo Trucks claims nearly half share of European electric truck market

Volvo Trucks firms up as one of world’s leading electric truck makers, as new figures show it dominated the European market in 2021.