PSA electric vans beat petrol and diesel rivals to Van of the Year award
Groupe PSA says its electric light commercial vehicle awarded 2021 International Van of the Year award, for the second time in two years.
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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.
ACT puts out call for 90 all-electric buses and charging infrastructure
ACT government launches market-sounding processes to kick-start the procurement of 90 all-electric buses for the national capital.
California approves $US28 million for zero and low-emission cars and trucks
California Air Resources Board approves $US28 million ($A37 million) in funding to support transition to cleaner vehicles.
Europe’s biggest truck-makers agree to 2040 diesel phaseout, plan $A160bn spend
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Fortescue develops prototype haul truck to test battery electric and fuel cell
Fortescue develops in-house haul truck to test battery electric and hydrogen fuel cell technology, as it looks to decarbonise its transport emissions.
France’s Groupe PSA to unveil new electric vans in 2021
French automotive giant Groupe PSA to launch all-electric versions of its award-winning compact van and associated passenger cars in 2021.
Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck
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.
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.
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.
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.