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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.
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.