Scania delivers world’s first electric timber truck
Swedish truckmaker Scania and SCA, Europe’s largest private forest owner, deploy world’s first all-electric timber truck.
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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.
BHP orders battery-electric loaders for Canadian mine
Australian mining giant BHP orders several battery electric trucks and loaders to clean up its operations in Canada.
Xcel becomes first US utility to use electric cherry pickers for line repairs
Xcel Energy has become the first energy company in the United States to add all-electric bucket trucks – or “cherry pickers” – to its fleet of vehicles.
Stellantis and Toyota join forces on electric commercial van
Dutch automotive powerhouse to expand partnership with Toyota to deliver a new large-size commercial van, including battery electric model, in Europe.
Ford to bring all electric E-Transit Custom van to Australia in 2024
Ford Australia to sell all-electric E-Transit Custom van from 2024.
Beyond electric cars: how electric trucks, buses, tractors and scooters will help tackle climate change
Electrification can work for almost all transport options, and there will soon be no need to burn petrol and diesel in an internal combustion engine.
iBlue electric light duty truck previewed ahead of debut
A new player is about to enter the local electric truck arena, this time from Foton Mobility under the moniker "iBlue".
“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.
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.