Michael Mazengarb is a Sydney-based reporter with RenewEconomy, writing on climate change, clean energy, electric vehicles and politics. Before joining RenewEconomy, Michael worked in climate and energy policy 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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.