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The world’s biggest bus manufacturer has big electric plans for Australia

The world’s biggest bus manufacturer has big electric plans for Australia

Australia’s bus fleets are still largely unnelectrified, but the world’s largest manufacturer of buses and coaches sees that changing.
Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025

Battery EVs predicted to reach 24 pct market share in EU by 2025

New analysis says car makers have clear path to meet 24 per cent EV share by 2025, despite efforts by some companies to delay the target by two years.
Nio launches “Tesla Model Y killer” with Onvo L60 SUV, and swappable batteries

Nio launches “Tesla Model Y killer” with Onvo L60 SUV, and swappable batteries

Leading Chinese EV brand launches its highly anticipated new mid-sized electric SUV under the company’s sub-brand, Onvo, to challenge Tesla’s Model Y.
Leapmotor reveals specs of C10 electric SUV, a new low-priced EV for Australian market

Leapmotor reveals specs of C10 electric SUV, a new low-priced EV for Australian market

Full specs of upcoming Leapmotor C10 electric SUV officially released, with first units of the new low-priced electric offering only months away.
Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds

Electric truck market to reach tipping point by 2030, new report finds

One in five trucks and buses around the world will be battery electric by the end of this decade, with 90 per cent of all transport to be electrified by 2040.
New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

New study finds “vast majority” of EV batteries will outlast the vehicle

In contrast to the FUD, a new study reveals less EV battery degradation than thought, with the “vast majority of batteries” likely able to outlast the usable life of the electric vehicle.
Tesla celebrates 100th supercharger site in Australia with green and gold colour scheme

Tesla celebrates 100th supercharger site in Australia with green and gold colour scheme

Tesla celebrates its 100th Australian supercharger site with a green and gold supercharger stall.
First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia

First electric concrete mixer truck begins trials in Australia

The first electric concrete truck mixer in Australia is undergoing trials in Melbourne, and will deliver significantly lower operating costs than diesel options, and a lot less noise and emissions.