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“I soak up the sun:” Sono begins testing solar trailer to boost electric buses

“I soak up the sun:” Sono begins testing solar trailer to boost electric buses

Solar-electric vehicle start-up Sono Motors trials a “solar trailer” that can add more seating and improve the range and efficiency of electric buses.
Reliable and cheap to run: 150,000km in a Tesla Model 3

Reliable and cheap to run: 150,000km in a Tesla Model 3

“I treat it like sh*t:” Owner clocks up 150,000kms in three years in Model 3, and says he is surprised at its reliability and pleased with how cheap it is to run.
EV arms race: Tesla breaks another delivery record despite supply chain hurdles

EV arms race: Tesla breaks another delivery record despite supply chain hurdles

Tesla breaks delivery record again and tops one million cars delivered in trailing 12 months period for the first time.
Most drivers want an EV in the next few years with V2L or V2G

Most drivers want an EV in the next few years with V2L or V2G

Eight out of 10 Australian drivers plan to buy an electric vehicle “within the next few years”, and want their car to be a battery-on-wheels.
German retailer switches battery electric logistics fleet to green hydrogen fuel cell

German retailer switches battery electric logistics fleet to green hydrogen fuel cell

Decision by German retailer shows fuel cell vehicles can offer significant advantages where charging times are key, such as 24/7 logistics centres.
Four great and affordable electric vehicles that still are not available in Australia

Four great and affordable electric vehicles that still are not available in Australia

Here are just some of the more affordable EV models that Australia is still missing out on.
“No smell, no vibration:” First all-electric Rolls-Royce completes testing near Arctic Circle

“No smell, no vibration:” First all-electric Rolls-Royce completes testing near Arctic Circle

Rolls-Royce tests the Spectre, its first all-electric car, fulfilling the prophecy of co-founder Charles Rolls, who drove an electric car more than 122 years ago.
Electric vans are now cheaper to operate than diesels

Electric vans are now cheaper to operate than diesels

The total cost to buy and operate an electric van in Europe is now significantly cheaper than diesel alternatives, a new report from T&E says.