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New Zealand launches electric milk tanker and hydrogen postie truck

New Zealand launches electric milk tanker and hydrogen postie truck

Two zero-emission trucks enter operation in NZ in two firsts for the country’s transport sector: an electric milk tanker and a hydrogen postal truck.
Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award

Suit-case sized portable EV charger wins Decarbonising Cities award

London-based ZipCharge wins award backed by Shell to help develop its Go powerbank, a portable EV charger on wheels that can provide 30-60km of range.
Tesla flags more than 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in Australia in next five months

Tesla flags more than 20,000 Model 3 and Model Y deliveries in Australia in next five months

Tesla chair says company could double number of Tesla EVs on Australian roads by year end, and calls for emissions standards and network support for fast chargers.
Hyundai plans budget electric hatchback

Hyundai plans budget electric hatchback

Hyundai Motors has a budget electric hatchback in development – but it will likely be some time before we see it here.
NRMA kicks off free test drives for aspiring electric car owners

NRMA kicks off free test drives for aspiring electric car owners

Motorist group NRMA kicks off first of series of EV drive days this Saturday, and interest is so high that test drives are already fully booked.
Heated seats and range boost confirmed for BYD Atto 3

Heated seats and range boost confirmed for BYD Atto 3

BYD Australia updates Australian-bound Atto 3 brochure with – literally in one case – hot new features.
VW boosts electric car sales, with ID.4 and ID.5 leading the way

VW boosts electric car sales, with ID.4 and ID.5 leading the way

VW boosts electric car sales to 217,100 in first half, still only 5.6 per cent of its total sales.
Polestar 3 and 4 to target popular markets held by Porsche Cayenne and Macan

Polestar 3 and 4 to target popular markets held by Porsche Cayenne and Macan

Polestar confirms that its next two electric cars will be priced and designed to compete against two popular Porsche models.