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Nissan begins autonomous electric Leaf trials ahead of 2027 launch date

Nissan begins autonomous electric Leaf trials ahead of 2027 launch date

Nissan begins trial of prototype Nissan Leaf equipped with autonomous driving technology, part of the company’s long-term efforts to deliver autonomous mobility services by 2027.
Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber

Electric taxi startup GoBlu lays down green challenge to Uber

A new all-electric taxi startup has emerged in Australia with zero carbon emissions, and paying drivers a fixed salary.
Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric

Europe’s love of vans is like Australia’s obsession with utes: And they are going electric

Ford is bringing its second electric van, the E Transit Custom, to Australian shores later in 2024. Will it be enough to convince businesses to make the switch?
BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market

BYD has its best sales month in 2024, defying talk of a slowdown in global EV market

BYD sales continue to rise with May, recording its strongest month for the year and 38 per cent above its year ago figure.
Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

Electric heavy-duty earthmoving equipment is here and construction sites will never be the same again. Volvo CE’s new fully-electric loaders and excavators will usher in a new era of quieter construction sites and much better working conditions for operators. Not to mention surrounding communities.
Volkswagen expands ID.3 electric offerings, with entry and performance variants

Volkswagen expands ID.3 electric offerings, with entry and performance variants

German automaker expands range of top-selling ID.3 all-electric hatchback with a new entry-level Pure, enhanced Pro, and the more powerful GTX.
Tesla showcases Semi fleet hauling batteries, cars and more

Tesla showcases Semi fleet hauling batteries, cars and more

Tesla shows off Semi fleet hauling batteries as it gauges broader demand for cleaner heavy trucks.
Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia

Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia

Daimler has been quietly trialling electric versions of their Canter and Actros with a number of business customers, and this year will formally launch updated versions of these two, and the new eEconic.