Electric fire trucks: Volvo Penta unveils “game-changing” electric driveline
Volvo Penta unveils an electric driveline which they believe is a “game-changer” for fire trucks.
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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.
Volvo to supply all-electric buses as W.A. agrees to Perth trial on short route
WA government to trial - from 2022 - four Volvo all-electric buses as step towards transitioning 900-strong bus fleet away from diesel models to zero-emissions.
Hyundai launches electric minibus, with artificial engine noise
Hyundai launches its first electric minibus, the County Electric, as an economical and eco-friendly alternative to diesel-powered buses, complete with artificial engine noise.
Solar synthetic fuels won’t save the internal combustion engine
Cars will have to be powered by renewable electricity. The choice is whether to switch to electric motors and charge by plug, or to keep the internal combustion alive by filling it with liquid sunlight.
Washington e-buses get 300kw wireless charging system
Wireless EV charging provider Momentum Dynamics to supply three on-route charging stations to Washington's Link Transit for battery-electric transit buses.
The EV charging plan no-one is talking about (but should be!)
Regional haul trucking is ripe for decarbonization, so it’s crucial to start thinking about where and how to prioritize infrastructure investments.
Rideshare giant Lyft commits to 100% electric vehicles by 2030
US ride-sharing giant Lyft says that by 2030 all vehicles driving on its platform will be electric, potentially avoiding millions of metric tonnes of greenhouse gases.
UK startup Arrival’s new electric bus and vision to kickstart post-Covid economies
Hyundai-backed UK startup Arrival unveils an all-electric bus designed to ensure safe social distancing as the world gradually goes back to the office.
Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up
Electric bus and truck operator Electromotiv expands team as playing field for zero emissions buses in Australia and New Zealand opens up.
H2X hopes to re-boot Australia car industry with launch of hydrogen SUV
New hydrogen car company launches in NSW with aim of reviving car manufacturing industry and delivering new SUV called Snowy in 2022.