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“Luxo-barges” and cheap ICE: How global chip shortage is accelerating shift to EVs

“Luxo-barges” and cheap ICE: How global chip shortage is accelerating shift to EVs

The global chip shortage could push automakers to build more EVs sooner than expected and spell the end of churning cars out to fill dealership floors.
Sono unveils new solar-powered light electric vehicle for last-mile deliveries

Sono unveils new solar-powered light electric vehicle for last-mile deliveries

Sono unveils latest prototype of a light-electric-vehicle with integrated solar panels. “Our aim is to make every vehicle a solar vehicle,” it says.
Tritium opens new office in Singapore to support Asia expansion

Tritium opens new office in Singapore to support Asia expansion

Tritium opens new office in Singapore to support expansion into the Asia Pacific and Middle East electric vehicle markets.
Model 3 tops all new car sales in UK, beats Hilux in NZ. But in Australia ….

Model 3 tops all new car sales in UK, beats Hilux in NZ. But in Australia ….

EV sales are rising in Australia, but the transition remains embarrassingly slow when compared with other right-hand-drive markets in UK and New Zealand.
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.