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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.
CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty

CATL unveils “cutting edge” electric bus battery with one million kilometre warranty

Chinese battery giant unveils electric bus battery that boasts an industry-leading energy density of 175Wh/kg and lifespan of up to 15 years.
Skoda announces Australian pricing of its European built electric SUV

Skoda announces Australian pricing of its European built electric SUV

Skoda announces pricing and opens orders for its first fully electric model heading to Australia, the Enyaq, which has sold 200,000 units in Europe.
Electric Candela hydrofoil boat sets world record by crossing Baltic Sea

Electric Candela hydrofoil boat sets world record by crossing Baltic Sea

“We actually had range anxiety, but not for the Candela.” Electric hydrofoil boat crosses the Baltic Sea, accompanied by a conventional chase boat that had to be refuelled.
There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads

There are now more electric cars than petrol vehicles on Norway’s roads

September is expected to mark a significant milestone in Norway, with the number of electric vehicles (EVs) on the roads set to exceed that of petrol vehicles.
Hydrogen car is dead and buried, just three years after Morrison hailed it a “game changer”

Hydrogen car is dead and buried, just three years after Morrison hailed it a “game changer”

Former Coalition government made a big deal about hydrogen cars while claiming the EV would ruin the weekend. But no one is about to take a fuel cell car on a camping trip.
Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network

Tesla to add 30 new Supercharger sites around Australia in big boost to EV network

Tesla to rapidly increase supercharger sites across Australia with supercharger map now showing upcoming sites to helps more EV drivers.
Leapmotor reveals key details of C10 electric SUV, expected to be one of lowest cost EVs

Leapmotor reveals key details of C10 electric SUV, expected to be one of lowest cost EVs

Chinese brand Leapmotor released specs of its C10 electric SUV, expected to be one of the most affordable EVs in the Australian market.