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Nearly one in four new car sales in Europe are plug in electrics

Nearly one in four new car sales in Europe are plug in electrics

New sales figures show Western Europe electric vehicle sales had their third-best quarter on record, despite global supply headwinds.
New 14-seat electric commuter bus lands in Australia

New 14-seat electric commuter bus lands in Australia

New 14-seat Joylong electric commuter bus, promising two year payback for fleets, arrives in Australia.
Plugged in: Siemens charges up Victoria e-buses, Sydney charger trials, ACT garbage truck

Plugged in: Siemens charges up Victoria e-buses, Sydney charger trials, ACT garbage truck

Victoria’s $20m electric bus trial supported by Siemens chargers, Sydney’s inner west to trial kerbside chargers, and ACT trials electric garbage truck.
Polestar 2 price jumps $4,000 with new upgrades to reduce emissions

Polestar 2 price jumps $4,000 with new upgrades to reduce emissions

Pricing for the Polestar 2 jumps by up to $4,000 as order page reopens with new colours and wheel designs and delivery backlog addressed.
Cooper Bikes unveils four teched-out electric bicycles with regen

Cooper Bikes unveils four teched-out electric bicycles with regen

UK-based Cooper Bikes unveils four new electric bicycles that are a statement in elegance and technological innovation.
Ampol pushes into EVs with “AmpCharge” charging network

Ampol pushes into EVs with “AmpCharge” charging network

Ampol unveils plan for electric vehicle fast-charging network “Ampcharge”, starting with five pilot sites in mid-2022.
Linfox rolls out first electric truck for Coles, 100 pct renewable powered

Linfox rolls out first electric truck for Coles, 100 pct renewable powered

The Fuso eCanter truck is delivering stock to NSW Coles stores and is being powered by 100% renewable electricity.
First Drive: BMW i4 electric sedan lays down challenge to Tesla

First Drive: BMW i4 electric sedan lays down challenge to Tesla

The i4 is BMW’s first all electric sedan, and sits right in the middle of the main Tesla offerings. It’s fast, but it could be even better.