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Ford counters Tesla Cybertruck with tradie-ready F-150 electric ute

Ford counters Tesla Cybertruck with tradie-ready F-150 electric ute

“Tows like a beast:” Ford launches electric Ford F-150 ute, its counter to Tesla’s Cybertruck and targeted at the tradie market.
Now Lamborghini is going electric. Why are luxury brands going green?

Now Lamborghini is going electric. Why are luxury brands going green?

Lamborghini outlined a “landmark transformation” stepping towards a sustainable future, but what is behind the brand’s electrification plans?
Volvo to take first electric buses north of the Arctic Circle

Volvo to take first electric buses north of the Arctic Circle

Swedish-Chinese car and bus maker Volvo’s electric buses will be the first to operate north of the Arctic Circle starting this northern summer.
One in five cars made in Germany can be plugged in

One in five cars made in Germany can be plugged in

Germany passes new milestone on road to clean transport: every fifth car that rolls off its production lines can be plugged in.
“Game changer”: EV Automotive launches EC11 electric van in Brisbane

“Game changer”: EV Automotive launches EC11 electric van in Brisbane

EV Automative says the new electric EC11 elivery van will be a “game-changer” in last mile logistics in Australia.
Nexport takes order for 3,000 electric vehicles for ride sharing in Australia

Nexport takes order for 3,000 electric vehicles for ride sharing in Australia

Nexport, which launched a “direct-to-consumer” deal with China EV maker BYD, has made the biggest EV order to date in Australia.
Plugged In: Politics, new charging systems, and a rush to EV subsidies

Plugged In: Politics, new charging systems, and a rush to EV subsidies

In Australia this week there was more controversy over road user chargers, some new players in the EV charging space, and a rush for the first subsidy.
Wanted by mining giants: A 500-tonne electric haul truck that is easily charged

Wanted by mining giants: A 500-tonne electric haul truck that is easily charged

Mining giants BHP, Rio and Vale launch challenge to accelerate electrification of mining industry to slash emissions and make industry safer and more productive.