Electric Transport

Toyota signs up Vivopower to convert LandCruisers to electric in Australia

Toyota signs up Vivopower to convert LandCruisers to electric in Australia

VivoPower inks letter of intent with Toyota to collaborate on electric LandCruisers using conversion kits made by subsidiary Tembo e-LV for sale in broader Australian market.
Monaco to send first zero emissions polar exploration vehicle to Antarctica

Monaco to send first zero emissions polar exploration vehicle to Antarctica

Venturi unveils world’s first zero emissions polar exploration vehicle, which will be deployed in December at a research station in Antarctica.
“A no-brainer:” Why electric utes will be the next big thing for tradies

“A no-brainer:” Why electric utes will be the next big thing for tradies

The idea that electric vehicles will “ruin the weekend” and are not “thinking of the tradies” is a far cry from the truth, say transport experts.
NSW government to retrain motor mechanics for electric bus rollout

NSW government to retrain motor mechanics for electric bus rollout

The scheme, to be run by Volvo and TAFE NSW, will support the NSW government’s plan to replace all its diesel buses with electric ones by 2030.
Candela launches world’s first electric hydrofoiling water taxi

Candela launches world’s first electric hydrofoiling water taxi

Candela hails “the end of sea-sickness” and an 85% cut in running costs in world’s first electric hydrofoil water taxi.
Fedor Konyukhov to attempt solo Pacific crossing by solar electric catamaran

Fedor Konyukhov to attempt solo Pacific crossing by solar electric catamaran

Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is preparing to sail a solar electric catamaran from Chile to Australia, with 11kW of solar panels.
Electric Landcruiser and charger unveiled for Australian underground mines

Electric Landcruiser and charger unveiled for Australian underground mines

Contractor Murray Engineering has unveiled a light electric vehicle for use at mines, part of a deal with Siemens to build underground EV infrastructure.
Reservations for Tesla Cybertruck electric ute may now exceed one million

Reservations for Tesla Cybertruck electric ute may now exceed one million

Crowd-sourced data suggests that reservations for the Tesla Cybertruck have surpassed 1 million.