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Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo unveils and starts sales of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck, and confirms medium duty electric trucks will come to Australia in 2021.
New Zealand mandates electric vehicles only for all government departments

New Zealand mandates electric vehicles only for all government departments

New Zealand policy to reach carbon-neutral government by 2025 includes mandate that all government agencies must now only purchase electric or hybrid vehicles.
Evie Networks cuts time-based EV charging, calls for energy tariff reform

Evie Networks cuts time-based EV charging, calls for energy tariff reform

Ultra-fast charging network provider Evie Networks drops time-based charging, but lifts the kWh charge at its network of charging stations.
Lunaz to convert 50 classic Range Rovers to electric drive trains

Lunaz to convert 50 classic Range Rovers to electric drive trains

Vintage car conversion company Lunaz to give 50 classic Range Rovers new life with electric drivetrains using circular economy principles.
Seven in 10 Tesla sales are Model Y, aftermarket data suggests

Seven in 10 Tesla sales are Model Y, aftermarket data suggests

Elon Musk was right: As many as seven in every 10 cars sold by Tesla in the US are Model Y electric crossovers, independent data suggests.
European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

European Union drafts ambition for 30 million electric cars by 2030

EU plans target for 30 million electric cars on roads by 2030, and zero emissions ships and planes by 2035, as part of a broad strategy to cut emissions.
Aptera unveils its “never charge” solar EV with a range of 1,600kms

Aptera unveils its “never charge” solar EV with a range of 1,600kms

Aptera Motors unveils “Never Charge” solar vehicle which boasts a mind-boggling range of up to 1,600 kilometres.
Mitsubishi unveils Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid to join Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi unveils Eclipse Cross plug-in hybrid to join Outlander PHEV

Mitsubishi unveils new Eclipse Cross PHEV, with an electric range of 57kms, to join the Outlander PHEV when it launches in Australia in 2021.