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.

Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo's VNR Electric truck model is one of the new electric commercial vehicles going into production. Source: Volvo Trucks

Volvo unveils and starts sales of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck, and confirms medium duty electric trucks will come to Australia in 2021.

The E12 is one of three “new energy” buses made by Yutong. Source: Yutong

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Yutong takes world’s largest e-bus order to service 2022 FIFA World Cup

Bus maker Yutong announces order for 741 electric buses from Qatar to provide commuting services for the 2022 FIFA World Cup.

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NSW to roll out 120 electric buses in 2021 ahead of full transition

The Liberal NSW government will begin transitioning the entire state bus fleet to zero emissions transport within the decade, starting with 120 electric buses in 2021.

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GM downgrades Nikola deal, cancels Badger hydrogen ute

General Motors ditches equity stake in electric car and truck start-up Nikola, and will no longer build the Badger ute.

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Australia’s Ecoteq unveils zero emissions cleaning vehicles

New Australian all-electric cleaning equipment brand launched to help organisations reach zero emission targets.

The Tesla Semi electric truck. Source: Tesla

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Musk says Tesla Semi range will be 800km, eyes path to 1,000km

Tesla boss Elon Musk says a Tesla Semi electric truck with 800km range will be easy and eventually Tesla will achieve 1,000km range for long-haul trucking.