Vanderhall to launch all-electric three-wheeled roadster in Australia
A three-wheeled, all-electric roadster with oodles of retro cool will launch in Australia in the latter half of 2021.
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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.
Electric buses could help drive 10,000 new jobs in post-Covid economy
Electric buses could drive creation of 10,000 jobs and clean public transport industry in Australia, a new video from WWF highlights.
Volvo Penta electric fire trucks begin shipping for real-world testing
Volvo Penta says three fire trucks with electric drivelines shipped to Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.
Mercedes-Benz to begin battery electric truck series production in 2021
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Mack Trucks to begin production of electric garbage collector in 2021
Mack Trucks announces plans to commercialise Mack LR Electric garbage truck, opening orders in fourth quarter to commence sales beginning in 2021.
Transdev to trial “100% solar-powered” electric bus in Queensland
Public transport operator Transdev announces trial of 39-seater electric bus in South East Queensland powered solely by the sun.
Scania launches 250km-range fully electric truck
Scania officially launches first fully electric truck with up to 250 kilometres driving range, and fast charging to make longer drives possible.
VW opens orders for eTransporter in UK with zero per cent finance
Volkswagen opens UK order books for ABT eTransporter 6.1 accompanied by a zero-percent finance offer.
Australia should be charging out of the blocks with electric buses
ACT plan to replace 90 combustion buses with electric buses over next four years is not just key step towards decarbonisation, it is good public policy.
Swedish consortium unveils mammoth wind-powered car carrier
Swedish consortium unveils a modern-day sailing ship which will be capable of carrying 6-7,000 vehicles an feature sails 80 metres high.