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Peugeot pushes back Australian launch of e208 and e-2008, promises all-electric van

Peugeot pushes back Australian launch of e208 and e-2008, promises all-electric van

Peugeot delays release of its two popular EV models into Australia, but will be looking at release of an electric van.
First drive of Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Urban cool and tight turning circles

First drive of Volkswagen ID.Buzz: Urban cool and tight turning circles

Whole bunch of electric vans have been launched at world’s biggest trucking conference, but none matched the ID.Buzz for cool. We took it for a drive.
“Not like anything I’ve tried before:” First drive of Volvo’s heavy duty electric truck

“Not like anything I’ve tried before:” First drive of Volvo’s heavy duty electric truck

EVs won’t tow your boat? This beast will actually tow a bloody big boat, and a gross load of up 44 tonnes. And it will do so with ease.
Mercedes-Benz releases eVito electric van pricing and specifications

Mercedes-Benz releases eVito electric van pricing and specifications

Mercedes-Benz launches eVito electric van in both cargo and people-mover format to meet a wide range of uses.
Eviation inks deal for 50 electric planes for Caribbean

Eviation inks deal for 50 electric planes for Caribbean

Island-hopping by plane in the Caribbean is set to get a whole lot more eco-friendly.
Genesis nabs good design awards for GV60 and GV70 SUV

Genesis nabs good design awards for GV60 and GV70 SUV

Genesis nabbed top gongs for all-electric GV60 compact SUV, as well as for the GV70 SUV.
How bad are carbon-belching SUVs for the climate and for our health?

How bad are carbon-belching SUVs for the climate and for our health?

We may be underestimating just how bad carbon-belching SUVs are for the climate – and for our health.
Brisbane battery tech firm wins sustainable design award

Brisbane battery tech firm wins sustainable design award

Vaulta’s lighter, smaller, recyclable battery casing wins Australian Good Design Award for sustainability, thanks to its potential for reducing EV battery waste.