“A no-brainer:” Why electric utes will be the next big thing for tradies
The idea that electric vehicles will "ruin the weekend" and are not "thinking of the tradies" is a far cry from the truth, say transport experts.
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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.
NSW government to retrain motor mechanics for electric bus rollout
The scheme, to be run by Volvo and TAFE NSW, will support the NSW government's plan to replace all its diesel buses with electric ones by 2030.
Candela launches world’s first electric hydrofoiling water taxi
Candela hails "the end of sea-sickness" and an 85% cut in running costs in world's first electric hydrofoil water taxi.
Fedor Konyukhov to attempt solo Pacific crossing by solar electric catamaran
Russian adventurer Fedor Konyukhov is preparing to sail a solar electric catamaran from Chile to Australia, with 11kW of solar panels.
Electric Landcruiser and charger unveiled for Australian underground mines
Contractor Murray Engineering has unveiled a light electric vehicle for use at mines, part of a deal with Siemens to build underground EV infrastructure.
Reservations for Tesla Cybertruck electric ute may now exceed one million
Crowd-sourced data suggests that reservations for the Tesla Cybertruck have surpassed 1 million.
Fisker says it will build an all-electric Popemobile
Fiskerto develop the first all-electric vehicle for the Pope, based around its new electric SUV.
Volvo to take first electric buses north of the Arctic Circle
Swedish-Chinese car and bus maker Volvo's electric buses will be the first to operate north of the Arctic Circle starting this northern summer.
“Game changer”: EV Automotive launches EC11 electric van in Brisbane
EV Automative says the new electric EC11 elivery van will be a "game-changer" in last mile logistics in Australia.
Wanted by mining giants: A 500-tonne electric haul truck that is easily charged
Mining giants BHP, Rio and Vale launch challenge to accelerate electrification of mining industry to slash emissions and make industry safer and more productive.