Mercedes promises electric camper van as it aims big with new EV van platform
Mercedes-Benz says it will build an electric camper van as part of a commitment to build all new midsize and large vans on a newly launched Van Electric Architecture.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Electric trucks: Australia’s archaic road rules weigh on “greatest ever transition”
Australia is unique in the world in having certain weight limits - and it is standing in the way of the transition to heavy duty electric trucks.
Tesla to trial advertising for first time, as it updates humanoids and FSD
Tesla to trial advertising, commit to a cobalt supply chain audit, and provides updates on its Optimus humanoid robot and full self driving software at AGM.
The real-world range of your electric vehicle, and how to manage it
Real world driving range for electric vehicles can be significantly affected by cold temperatures, driving conditions and speed.
Electric tuk tuks to make deliveries for Ikea customers in Sydney
Electric tuk tuks will be used on Australian roads for the first time with a trial for customer delivers by Ikea.
Ionity opens largest EV ultra fast charging park, shaded by solar roof
Ionity has installed 18 high-power charging stations powered by 100% renewable energy. The charging station's solar roof can also feed electricity back into the grid.
Musk meets Macron as France lobbies for Tesla factory
French President Emmanuel Macron has pitched France as an ideal location for a future Tesla factory after meeting with Elon Musk in Paris.
Petrol and diesel cars 20 times more likely to catch fire than EVs
Despite the common fear campaigns around EVs catching fire, the data says that petrol and diesel cars are far more likely to catch fire than EVs.
“Radical change:” How EV transition and new critical minerals will reshape the world
The global shift to EVs will transform some of the largest supply chains in the world with huge geopolitical ramifications.
BYD Seal spotted in Australia, this time without camouflage
BYD's highly anticipated Seal sedan spotted testing - without camouflage - in Australia.