Suzuki takes major stake in Australian autonomous EV tech start-up
Japanese automaker takes "strategic" financial stake in Australian autonomous electric vehicle tech outfit Applied EV, in bid to fast-track “next generation” e-mobility.
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Sophie is editor of One Step Off The Grid and deputy editor of its sister site, Renew Economy. Sophie has been writing about clean energy for more than a decade.
Ford confirms first electric van to arrive in Australia next year, unveils more specs
Ford confirms 2023 Australian launch of E-Transit Custom, and provides more detail on what drivers can expect from the electric version of the popular van.
SEA Electric calls for target on zero-emissions trucks
Electric truck maker SEA Electric calls on Australia to mandate that 7 per cent new trucks hitting road by 2024 are zero-emissions.
Australian e-scooter maker Vmoto boosts sales, looks at battery swap options
Perth-based Vmoto makes a big splash on the global electric scooter market and is looking at battery swap and charging options.
Pollution from Australia’s dirty trucks is killing people, and should be banned from major cities
Pollution from Australia's dirty trucking fleet is killing people and should be banned from cities. And most people would probably agree.
Tesla removes Semi reservation option, disappears a motor
Tesla has stopped taking reservations for its electric Semi truck but revealed some key changes to its specifications.
Nissan announces UK pricing for electric Townstar van
Nissan introduces new electric delivery van to UK, but it doesn't appear to have a liquid-cooled battery.
The Driven Podcast: Why rental companies are going electric
Hertz vice president Eoin Macneill on the Polestar 2 EVs now available at most airports. Plus: Model Y and Atto 3 deliveries break supply deadlock.
Brisbane confirms order for 60 all-electric “trackless trams” with flash charging
Brisbane City Council’s ‘Brisbane Metro’ project officially places order for 60 high-capacity battery electric “trackless trams”.
How Sydney’s first electric buses overcame range anxiety
Greg Balkin admits that when the first fully electric buses were rolled out onto Sydney routes, he didn't really know what to expect