Electric Transport

Volta Trucks to partner with Prodrive on electric heavy goods truck

Volta Trucks to partner with Prodrive on electric heavy goods truck

British motorsport group Prodrive announces partnership with Swedish newcomer Volta Trucks to develop “revolutionary” 16-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle to meet zero emissions standards.
New $60,000 premium electric SUV to land in Australia in early 2020

New $60,000 premium electric SUV to land in Australia in early 2020

New premium electric SUV will be available in Australia in the first quarter of 2020 priced in low $60,000s, including on road costs.
Daimler pledges to end use of diesel engines in heavy vehicles

Daimler pledges to end use of diesel engines in heavy vehicles

Daimler says it plans to end the use of diesel engines in heavy duty vehicles and reach “CO2 neutrality” for new vehicles by 2039.
NSW unveils plan to switch Sydney’s 8,000 buses to all-electric

NSW unveils plan to switch Sydney’s 8,000 buses to all-electric

NSW Government seeks proposals to shift entire Sydney bus fleet to all-electric vehicles.
First electric ute engineered in Australia for use in mining and agribusiness

First electric ute engineered in Australia for use in mining and agribusiness

The ZED70 is the first electric ute engineered in Australia for use in the harsh climates found in the mining and agribusiness industries.
Peugeot, Citroen and Opel to have all-electric versions of compact vans

Peugeot, Citroen and Opel to have all-electric versions of compact vans

Groupe PSA announces 2020 launch of all-electric versions of compact van range, including the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy, Opel Vivaro and Vauxhall Vivaro.
Hyundai teases art deco inspired “Neptune” hydrogen fuel cell truck concept

Hyundai teases art deco inspired “Neptune” hydrogen fuel cell truck concept

Hyundai is making moves to establish itself as a player in the nascent zero emissions truck field, teasing images on Monday of a new truck concept that would run on hydrogen, to join its H2 Xcient fuel cell truck.
Eindhoven cruises to success in Darwin to Adelaide solar racing challenge

Eindhoven cruises to success in Darwin to Adelaide solar racing challenge

Dutch solar racing team Team Eindhoven takes first place in Cruiser Class at this year’s Bridgestone Solar Racing Challenge awards night.