Plugged In: EV errors, fuel cells are go, and new Kona EV spotted
This week's local EV news: Energy department admits EV errors, fuel cells are go, new Kona EV spotted, EQA pricing and Tritium expands US and Europe footprint.
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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.
Hyundai Nexo hydrogen SUV becomes first fuel cell car for sale in Australia
Official details and specs of Hyundai Nexo have been announced, becoming first fuel cell vehicle in Australia to officially go on sale.
VW joins ranks of car makers rejecting hydrogen fuel cells
“You won’t see any hydrogen usage in cars,” said Volkswagen chief executive Herbert Diess.
Former Top Gear host’s decison to sell Mirai fuel cell car points to problem with hydrogen
Auto journalist and ex-Top Gear host James May is getting rid of his favourite car, a hydrogen fuel cell Toyota Mirai. Why?
ACT registers Australia’s first fleet of hydrogen vehicles, with Queensland next in line
ACT government registers the country's first fleet of 20 Hyundai Nexo hydrogen vehicles, with the re-fuelling facility to be operating soon.
Toyota says hydrogen fuel cell module can power trucks, buses, trains – and ships
Japanese auto giant unveils fuel cell system module it claims can be easily adapted to a variety of products including trucks, trains, ships, and stationary generators.
Hydrogen truck company Hyzon Motors signs $A3.5bn deal for fund raising vehicle
Hydrogen truck company Hyzon Motors signs deal to list on NASDAQ via special purpose acquisition company.
“A big pain in the arse”: Musk says hydrogen transport is crazy
Hydrogen is a crazy alternative to battery vehicles, says Tesla CEO and co-founder Elon Musk, but to make an electric truck Tesla needs to make more batteries.
Plugged In: Kia e-Niro confirmed, Hyundai Ioniq 5 spotted and Tritium tests RTM7 fast charger
Australian EV news weekly wrap, including Kia e-Niro confirmed for Australia, Hyundai Ioniq 5 spotted testing at charger and Tritium offers free charging to test RTM7 fast charger.
Pure Hydrogen signs MoU with Hyzon for Australian hydrogen refuelling network
Sydney-based Real Energy Corporation signs MoU with Hyzon Motors Australia to collaborate on development of Australian network of hydrogen refuelling points.