Electric Transport
ACT introduces first electric bus on path to zero transport emissions
All-electric Yutong E12 bus to begin ferrying passengers around Canberra as the ACT government enacts plan to transition to 100% zero emissions bus fleet by 2040.
Volta Trucks to partner with Prodrive on electric heavy goods truck
British motorsport group Prodrive announces partnership with Swedish newcomer Volta Trucks to develop “revolutionary” 16-tonne electric heavy goods vehicle to meet zero emissions standards.
New $60,000 premium electric SUV to land in Australia in early 2020
New premium electric SUV will be available in Australia in the first quarter of 2020 priced in low $60,000s, including on road costs.
Daimler pledges to end use of diesel engines in heavy vehicles
Daimler says it plans to end the use of diesel engines in heavy duty vehicles and reach “CO2 neutrality” for new vehicles by 2039.
NSW unveils plan to switch Sydney’s 8,000 buses to all-electric
NSW Government seeks proposals to shift entire Sydney bus fleet to all-electric vehicles.
