Australia’s Incat to design 72m hybrid electric ferry for Europe
Australian shipbuilder Incat Tasmania to complete a design study for the construction of a 72 metre electric-hybrid ferry for use across Europe.
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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.
China launches world’s largest electric container ship with 50 MWh battery
China Ocean Shipping Group launches world’s largest electric container ship, with a 50 MWh battery.
“Very cost effective:” Regional Australia Post contractor goes fully electric
Regional Australia Post contractor says switch to electric is "very cost effective," and charges his fleet with solar and battery storage added to post office.
Electrifying all trucks will cost a lot less than some might have you think
An attention-grabbing report suggests $1 trillion of investment is needed to electrify 100% of the nation’s truck fleet. Here's what it got wrong.
Hydrogen powered train achieves new distance record
Swiss manufacturer Stadler has achieved a distance record of 2,803 kilometres achieved by a hydrogen fuel cell electric multiple unit passenger train.
Tasmanian electric bus trial put on hold due to technical issues
Less than a month after the trial of four new electric buses began in Launceston, transport operator Metro Tasmania has confirmed that “teething issues” have put the trial on hold.
Queensland government commits to buy over 400 locally made electric buses
Queensland premier Steven Miles has announced plans to deliver over 400 zero emission buses to replace aging diesel buses in operation on the Translink network.
Labor’s fuel efficiency standard may settle the ute dispute – but there are still bumps in the road
One tricky path the policy must navigate is allowing for supply of both small and large vehicles, without exacerbating the trend towards oversized vehicles on our roads.
Victoria debuts first all-electric bus depot, with 14 dual fast charging stations
Victoria’s largest bus operator opens the state’s first electric bus depot to accommodate its largest fleet of zero-emission buses.
Custom Denning electric bus begins two-year trial in Launceston
Tasmania’s state-owned public transport operator Metro Tasmania has unveiled four new electric buses which will be trialled over a two-year period in Launceston.