Melbourne startup Raine powers ahead with high-efficiency electric scooter
Melbourne-based Raine Scooters is making a mark in electric micro-mobility with what it says is an electric scooter unlike any the world has seen to date.
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Bridie Schmidt is associate editor for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She has been writing about electric vehicles since 2018, and has a keen interest in the role that zero-emissions transport has to play in sustainability. She has participated in podcasts such as Download This Show with Marc Fennell and Shirtloads of Science with Karl Kruszelnicki and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum. Bridie also owns a Tesla Model Y and has it available for hire on evee.com.au.
Orders open for Mercedes-Benz EQV electric family van
Mercedes-Benz starts taking orders in Europe for its EQV electric van, billing it as a zero emissions option for families, recreation and business.
High-speed rail on Australia’s east coast would increase emissions for up to 36 years
Building a bullet train could lead to emissions being higher than they otherwise would’ve been for between 24 and 36 years.
Call the electric ambulance! Tokyo metro goes zero emissions with Nissan NV400
Nissan and Tokyo Fire Department announce addition of new Nissan NV400 Zero Emission Ambulance to the Ikebukuro fleet in Tokyo.
NSW government issues call-out for electric bus trial participants
NSW government seeks expressions of interest to conduct trials of all-electric buses ahead of a wider, fleet-wide rollout.
The ultimate electric work truck? Bollinger unveils first electric Class 3 platform
Electric utes are coming, and Bollinger Motors is adding another contender that will make all-electric utility trucks a solid option for tradies and workers across wide range of industries.
Why electric trucks, not hydrogen, will corner semi market and replace diesel
Dutch EV expert Auke Hoekstra explains why he believes electric trucks, rather than hydrogen-powered trucks, will corner the semi trailer market and replace diesel.
Zero contact and zero emissions: “Covid safe” electric taxis to launch in Sydney
Fleet of 120 electric taxis offering hygienic transport alternative will launch in Sydney in coming weeks, the first in planned 2,000 fleet as part of a "Clean Air Taxi" initiative by new e-taxi platform ETaxiCo.
Volvo and Daimler to develop fuel cell systems for heavy vehicles
European truck giants Daimler Trucks and Volvo Group commit to develop, produce, and commercialise hydrogen fuel cells for heavy-duty vehicle applications.
New all-electric commercial van to be tested on Australian roads mid-2020
Details and specifications of new all-electric large van exclusively shared with The Driven by auto newcomer EV Automotive.