SEA Electric secures $20 million in finance from US investors
Australian electric drive manufacturer secures $20m investment from US-based consulting firm Invictus Advisory Group.
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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.
Nexport’s grand vision to make electric cars, buses and trucks in NSW, lands deal with BYD
Nexport plans to offer Australian made buses, trucks and passenger vehicles, after announcing a $700m investment in a NSW manufacturing facility.
Plugged in: This week’s electric vehicle developments in Australia
Tesla's new Australian show-rooms, Mercedes appoints new agents for electric EQC, and - in case you missed it - a wrap of this week's EV news from Australia.
Bustech secures electric deal with Queensland, and with US bus giant Cummins
Brisbane-based Bustech expands footprint in electric bus market, with announcement of deal with Queensland Labor and partnership with US commercial vehicle giant Cummins.
EV start-up Arrival secures $US118 million for expansion into US market
EV start-up Arrival announces cash injection from global investment giant BlackRock to support its plan to build micro-factories for electric vans and other vehicles.
Scania plans a solar clad trailer to augment plug-in hybrid electric truck
Swedish truck maker Scania announces plans to develop solar-clad truck trailer intended to help power a plug-in hybrid truck, with considerable fuel savings.
US-based truck rental platform to add 600 electric vans to its fleet
Growing US truck rental platform Fluid Truck announces 600 new electric trucks will be added to its fleet.
Deakin University team wins global prize for sodium batteries for low cost transport
Team of Deakin University researchers take out global business award, for plan to deploy innovative sodium batteries to electrify Indonesian transport.
Why regional NSW could emerge as a hotspot for electric bus manufacturing
Regional NSW could become a hub for electric bus manufacturing, as Sydney readies to replace its 8,000 public transport bus fleet.
City of Newcastle has embraced renewables, now it’s time to look at EVs and charging
Having effectively dealt with emissions from electricity sources, transport emissions are the next biggest challenge for the City of Newcastle.