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Which states are doing best on switch to EVs and transport emissions

Which states are doing best on switch to EVs and transport emissions

While other sectors are making strides to clean up their act, transport is one of Australia’s fastest-growing sources of emissions.
Caterpillar tests massive battery electric mining truck destined for Australian mine

Caterpillar tests massive battery electric mining truck destined for Australian mine

Caterpillar demonstrates its first battery electric large mining truck – a whopping beast destined for new Australian iron ore mine
Tesla clocks up 40,000 Superchargers, “and counting”

Tesla clocks up 40,000 Superchargers, “and counting”

Tesla lays claim to the biggest EV supercharger network in the world, after passing the 40,000-mark of Superchargers installed globally.
Fiat performance brand debuts electric 500e hot hatch, due in Australia in 2023

Fiat performance brand debuts electric 500e hot hatch, due in Australia in 2023

Abarth, the high-performance brand of Fiat, has unveiled the new Abarth 500e, an electric hot hatchback with a 42kWh battery.
Work begins on VinFast’s huge 5GWh EV battery factory in Vietnam

Work begins on VinFast’s huge 5GWh EV battery factory in Vietnam

The battery factory is a joint venture between VinES and Gotion and will supply Vietnamese automaker, VinFast.
Europe’s largest EV charging hub – with 800 bays – destined for Edinburgh

Europe’s largest EV charging hub – with 800 bays – destined for Edinburgh

Plans submitted for what is expected to be the largest electric vehicle charging hub in Europe, consisting of as many as 800 EV charging points.
Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids

Greens cut deal to lower costs of battery electrics, but not fossil hybrids

Greens declare win in push to focus Electric Car Discount Bill on battery EVs, delivering savings of up to $9,000 a year.
First drive: The LDV eT60 electric ute bounces quietly onto Australian roads

First drive: The LDV eT60 electric ute bounces quietly onto Australian roads

Who knew that electric utes could be this quiet? Or that they could tow? Our first drive of the first production series electric ute in Australia.