“Luddite:” Minister barred from prime chance to ride in electric truck to parliament
EV manufacturing group says Coalition assistant transport minister has been barred by PM's office from prime chance to showcase electric mobility.
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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.
How much does an electric semi-trailer really cost?
Using some simple maths it quickly becomes clear that the economics of owning a battery electric semi are right up there with diesel.
First reviews praise VW ID. Buzz as countdown begins for electric Kombi launch
Car reviewers get their hands on Volkswagen ID. Buzz, the all-electric redesign of iconic Kombi, ahead of official world premiere on March 9.
Mining giant BHP orders electric trains for WA iron ore rail network
BHP says it will purchase four battery-electric locomotives for delivery in 2023, and run trials first moving ore from Pilbara mines to Port Hedland.
Electric vehicles enter a “hole” new field: excavation equipment
Excavation equipment maker Bobcat shows off EV version of what is perhaps the world’s most iconic piece of excavation equipment - the Bobcat compact loader.