Electric Transport
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
Seven of Europe’s largest truck manufacturers – Daimler, Scania, Man, Volvo, Daf, Iveco, and Ford – pledge to phase out diesel by 2040 and focus instead on hydrogen, battery, and clean fuels.
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.
