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Hydrogen-powered Warrego electric ute going to Europe first

Hydrogen-powered Warrego electric ute going to Europe first

Hydrogen fuel cell ute from H2X takes critical steps towards production, but will be made available to the European market, first.
Study finds charging EVs in daytime better for grid

Study finds charging EVs in daytime better for grid

Charging electric vehicles from home at night is not the way to go, according to a new study from Stanford University.
More than half of all new trucks will be electric by 2035: report

More than half of all new trucks will be electric by 2035: report

More than half of all newly registered trucks in Europe, the US and China will be electric by 2035, new report says.
First Volta Zero electric truck drives off the production line

First Volta Zero electric truck drives off the production line

The first 16-tonne Volta Zero electric truck rolls off production line in Austria.
Australia Model Y customers advised of earlier deliveries as production ramped up

Australia Model Y customers advised of earlier deliveries as production ramped up

Australian Model Y order holders have been advised of earlier deliveries as Tesla ramps up production in Shanghai.
Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing

Bowen hints Australia could kickstart local EV manufacturing

Minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen hints that Australia will pave the way for domestic electric vehicle and battery manufacturing.
Multi-purpose ID. Buzz named 2023 “international van of year

Multi-purpose ID. Buzz named 2023 “international van of year

VW ID. Buzz Cargo electric van claims international van of year title, a remarkable achievement considering it hasn’t been launched yet.
“Terminology outdated:” Elon Musk takes aim at safety body over Tesla “recall”

“Terminology outdated:” Elon Musk takes aim at safety body over Tesla “recall”

Elon Musk takes issue with news of Tesla window safety recall, says it is more accurately “a tiny over-the-air software update.”