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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.

CEFC backs Australian “Bladevolt” technology to electrify mine vehicles

Federal government's green bank backs Australian heavy-vehicle battery manufacturer 3ME Technology to electrify mining operations.

Source: German e-mobility specialist Quantron announced this week that it will launch its own vehicle, a 12-metre low-floor bus available in both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell variants that will be priced on par with conventional diesel buses. A high-tech spinoff from Haller NFZ Group, which was founded all the way back in 1882, Quantron has been a leading system provider of clean battery and hydrogen-powered e-mobility for commercial vehicles such as trucks, buses, and vans. With a long history of providing electric mobility services such as electrification of used and existing vehicles, creating individual concepts including the appropriate charging infrastructure, and providing rental, financing, and leasing offers and driver training, Quantron is now branching out to launch its own Quantron vehicle. Image: https://cdn.pressebox.de/r/81bb10d0a174b0c8/attachments/12/51/48/thumbnail_1251481_720x460.jpg The Quantron 12-metre low-floor bus will be offered in close cooperation with the company’s investor and strategic partner Ev Dynamics, a European-Asian consortium of companies specialising in electric and hydrogen-based mobility. The city bus will be offered as both a battery electric vehicle (BEV) variant – which is expected to be available for order by the end of the year – as well as a hydrogen fuel cell electric vehicle (FCEV) variant which will be available in the Northern Hemisphere’s Spring of 2022. Importantly, the BEV variant will be priced similarly to that of conventional diesel buses, making them highly attractive as replacements for ageing and end-of-life buses. Image: https://cdn.pressebox.de/r/f224a0209cf27823/attachments/12/51/48/thumbnail_1251482_720x460.jpg With a fully electric drive, the new Quantron city bus will be capable of maximum output of 250kW and boast an electric ranging from 160- to 280-kilometres. Charging power is up to 80kW with a battery capacity of up to 422kWh and can be charged via a European standard CCS 2 plug within 3 to 6 hours, depending on the size of the battery. This means that the Quantron city bus will be perfect for use in cities across the world, able to charge overnight and be ready for general commuter transport. With passenger capacity of between 71 and 95 passengers, the bus is able to produce maximum torque of 3,400Nm and will offer four battery capacities – 242kWh, 281kWh, 363kWh, and the aforementioned 422kWh. Image supplied

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Quantron launches 12-metre electric bus priced on par with diesels

Quantron offers 12-metre low-floor bus available in both battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell variants that will be priced on par with diesel buses.

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Electric Custom Denning buses spotted trialling in Sydney

The first fully electric buses from Custom Denning have been spotted operating in Sydney.

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Volvo secures biggest electric truck order from European logistics company

“This is a major milestone in our commitment to fossil-free transportation", says Volvo Trucks of its biggest electric truck order to date.

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New Melbourne bus franchise to introduce 36 electric buses by 2025

Kinetic to introduce 36 electric buses to key Melbourne network as state accelerates shift to zero emissions public transport.

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Ford’s entry to EV market shows massive shift in attitudes to clean transport

New research by Ford illustrates why it chose to enter the Australian EV market with an electric van rather than an electric ute.

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Nikola secures an extra $US300m to fund path to electric truck production

Nikola secures an extra $US300m to fund path to electric truck production, expected to begin by the end of the year.

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Tevva unveils 7.5-tonne electric truck with hydrogen range extender

British company's patented range extender technology upgraded to use hydrogen fuel cells, giving electric trucks an extra 500km of emissions free range.

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Woolworths and Linfox launch first EV to deliver fresh produce in Melbourne

Volvo FL Electric - one of only two currently operating in Autralia - will transport fresh produce daily to Woolworths stores around Melbourne.

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Mercedes-Benz to bring longer range electric bus chassis to Australia

Mercedes-Benz Bus to introduce an electric bus chassis into Australia by the end of 2022, following its launch in Brazil.

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