Electric Transport

Europe’s biggest truck-makers agree to 2040 diesel phaseout, plan $A160bn spend

Europe’s biggest truck-makers agree to 2040 diesel phaseout, plan $A160bn spend

Seven of Europe’s largest truck manufacturers – Daimler, Scania, Man, Volvo, Daf, Iveco, and Ford – pledge to phase out diesel by 2040 and focus instead on hydrogen, battery, and clean fuels.
Fortescue develops prototype haul truck to test battery electric and fuel cell

Fortescue develops prototype haul truck to test battery electric and fuel cell

Fortescue develops in-house haul truck to test battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, as it looks to decarbonise its transport emissions.
France’s Groupe PSA to unveil new electric vans in 2021

France’s Groupe PSA to unveil new electric vans in 2021

French automotive giant Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its award-winning compact van and associated passenger cars in 2021.
Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo unveils and starts sales of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck, and confirms medium duty electric trucks will come to Australia in 2021.
Yutong takes world’s largest e-bus order to service 2022 FIFA World Cup

Yutong takes world’s largest e-bus order to service 2022 FIFA World Cup

Bus maker Yutong announces order for 741 electric buses from Qatar to provide commuting services for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition

NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition

The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.
GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

General Motors ditches equity stake in electric car and truck start-up Nikola, and will no longer build the Badger ute.
Australia’s Ecoteq unveils zero emissions cleaning vehicles

Australia’s Ecoteq unveils zero emissions cleaning vehicles

New Australian all-electric cleaning equipment brand launched to help organisations reach zero emission targets.