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Electric light commercial vans: What’s available in Australia and what’s coming?

Electric light commercial vans: What’s available in Australia and what’s coming?

Electric vans are on the rise in Australia. We take a look at what’s currently available and what’s on the horizon, and why they make financial sense.
Ford adopts Tesla charging standard to gain access to Supercharging network

Ford adopts Tesla charging standard to gain access to Supercharging network

In a surprise Twitter interview with Elon Musk, Ford CEO announced that Ford will move to Tesla’s charging standard so Ford EVs will have access to Supercharging.
Revealed: How Australia’s fossil car industry ganged up to stop electric vehicles

Revealed: How Australia’s fossil car industry ganged up to stop electric vehicles

New report uncovers 500 pages of unseen documents showing how the petrol and diesel car lobby has been undermining Australia’s EV policies.
Upcoming low cost BYD Dolphin electric hatch spotted locally again

Upcoming low cost BYD Dolphin electric hatch spotted locally again

Right hand drive version of BYD’s next affordable EV is spotted in Australia again, this time in the nation’s capital.
Fully electric BMWs chosen over diesel and hybrids for Comcar fleet

Fully electric BMWs chosen over diesel and hybrids for Comcar fleet

The federal government’s Comcar fleet is to become fully electric after a decision to replace the current fleet of diesels and hybrids with the BMW iX.
Tesla gets seat on car lobby board, as Toyota steps away from chair

Tesla gets seat on car lobby board, as Toyota steps away from chair

EV car giant Tesla gains seat on board of Australia’s main car lobby for the first time, as local head of Toyota Australia steps down as chair.
Electric city bus sales overtake diesel in Europe in 2023

Electric city bus sales overtake diesel in Europe in 2023

Sales data shows battery electric buses have overtaken diesel, the first time a zero-emission technology has dominated a road transport sector in Europe.
BMW premium i5 electric sedan to come to Australia in 2023: Specs released

BMW premium i5 electric sedan to come to Australia in 2023: Specs released

BMW i5 luxury sedan with a 3.8 second sprint to come to Australia in 2023. Specs released.