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“Key turning point:” Express freight giant makes biggest order for electric trucks in Australia

“Key turning point:” Express freight giant makes biggest order for electric trucks in Australia

ARENA funds biggest purchase of electric trucks in Australia, and the biggest sale of its type by global leader Volvo Trucks.
South Australia’s RAA sets standard for disability access to EV charging

South Australia’s RAA sets standard for disability access to EV charging

RAA is to conduct a trial to create access standards to electric vehicle charging infrastructure for people with disabilities.
Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 N performance EV in new “rolling lab” video

Hyundai teases Ioniq 5 N performance EV in new “rolling lab” video

Hyundai has teased images of its upcoming performance version of the popular and award winning Ioniq 5, with a new video of what it calls its N series.
Volta to deliver 16 fully electric Zero truck, with first charging package included

Volta to deliver 16 fully electric Zero truck, with first charging package included

Volta Trucks is to deliver 16 of its fully electric Zeros to French transport and logistics company and include the first delivery of charging infrastructure.
BYD sets another production record in November as Atto 3 makes inroads into Australia

BYD sets another production record in November as Atto 3 makes inroads into Australia

BYD sets another record for the highest New Energy Vehicles production month in the company’s history. 
Tesla Model Y Performance orders about to arrive in Australia as RWD tops sales

Tesla Model Y Performance orders about to arrive in Australia as RWD tops sales

Hundreds of Tesla Model Y Performance order holders have been asked to fill in pre-delivery details associated with the EV order.
Are plug-in hybrid cars just “fake electrics”?

Are plug-in hybrid cars just “fake electrics”?

Transport expert says Plug-in hybrids are fake electric cars, built for lab tests and tax breaks, not real driving, and pollute more than advertised.
“It’s real:” Tesla finally delivers Semi electric truck that “drives like a Model 3”

“It’s real:” Tesla finally delivers Semi electric truck that “drives like a Model 3”

Tesla marks commercial delivery of its very first Semi electric trucks, with 800kms range, five years after the huge EV was first unveiled by Elon Musk.