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Volvo Cars to go public to accelerate switch to electric vehicles

Volvo Cars to go public to accelerate switch to electric vehicles

Volvo goes public to raise $4 billion to help fund the transition to electric only vehicles by 2030.
Ford’s entry to EV market shows massive shift in attitudes to clean transport

Ford’s entry to EV market shows massive shift in attitudes to clean transport

New research by Ford illustrates why it chose to enter the Australian EV market with an electric van rather than an electric ute.
How a 100% off-grid community made the switch to multiple EVs

How a 100% off-grid community made the switch to multiple EVs

A 100 per cent off-grid, solar and battery-powered community in Victoria’s Yarra Valley region has introduced electric vehicles into the mix.
Ford to enter Australia EV market with e-Transit van, but not F150 electric ute

Ford to enter Australia EV market with e-Transit van, but not F150 electric ute

Ford will enter the Australian EV market in early 2022 with a commercial all-electric e-Transit van, with at least another four to follow by 2024.
How Tesla’s surging Q3 deliveries defied global chip shortage

How Tesla’s surging Q3 deliveries defied global chip shortage

Tesla beats Q3 sales predictions by 13,000 vehicles. How did Tesla do it? And what are the deeper implications for the market at large?
Makers of Australia’s first hydrogen powered ute plan stock market listing

Makers of Australia’s first hydrogen powered ute plan stock market listing

H2X Global announces capital raising round ahead of a planned public listing as it seeks to boost funding ahead of Warrego ute launch.
EV procrastination: Trying to make the leap from a hybrid car to full electric

EV procrastination: Trying to make the leap from a hybrid car to full electric

I find it hard enough to choose my first EV, even with my IT and tech expertise. What must it be like for the non-tech savvy?
Woolworths and Linfox launch first EV to deliver fresh produce in Melbourne

Woolworths and Linfox launch first EV to deliver fresh produce in Melbourne

Volvo FL Electric – one of only two currently operating in Autralia – will transport fresh produce daily to Woolworths stores around Melbourne.