Rideshare giant Lyft commits to 100% electric vehicles by 2030
US ride-sharing giant Lyft says that by 2030 all vehicles driving on its platform will be electric, potentially avoiding millions of metric tonnes of greenhouse gases.
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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.
UK startup Arrival’s new electric bus and vision to kickstart post-Covid economies
Hyundai-backed UK startup Arrival unveils an all-electric bus designed to ensure safe social distancing as the world gradually goes back to the office.
Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up
Electric bus and truck operator Electromotiv expands team as playing field for zero emissions buses in Australia and New Zealand opens up.
H2X hopes to re-boot Australia car industry with launch of hydrogen SUV
New hydrogen car company launches in NSW with aim of reviving car manufacturing industry and delivering new SUV called Snowy in 2022.
Tesla becomes most valuable car company on planet as it readies electric Semi for production
Tesla now most valuable car company on the planet, surpassing Toyota in value after Elon Musk said it was time to make the Tesla Semi in volume.
Sendle rolls out solar-powered electric delivery vehicles in Australia
E-commerce delivery company Sendle has rolled out a fleet of all-electric delivery vehicles powered from energy harvested from the sun.
Contracts awarded for Brisbane’s $1b all-electric Metro bus project
Arup and Acciona lead winning tender for $1 billion all-electric Brisbane Metro bus fleet.
Dutch and Australian bus makers join forces to build electric buses in Australia
Dutch Ebusco announces regional partnership with Australian Bus Corporation to build and maintain next generation of electric buses in Australia and New Zealand.Â
Melbourne startup Raine powers ahead with high-efficiency electric scooter
Melbourne-based Raine Scooters is making a mark in electric micro-mobility with what it says is an electric scooter unlike any the world has seen to date.
Orders open for Mercedes-Benz EQV electric family van
Mercedes-Benz starts taking orders in Europe for its EQV electric van, billing it as a zero emissions option for families, recreation and business.