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Jemena takes delivery of SEA electric truck with cherry picker platform

Jemena takes delivery of SEA electric truck with cherry picker platform

Jemena receives industry first electric elevated work platform truck made by SEA Electric.
Australia misses out on smartest plug-in hybrid EVs because of poor vehicle standards

Australia misses out on smartest plug-in hybrid EVs because of poor vehicle standards

A new crop of “smart” plug in hybrid electric vehicles that will automatically switch to ‘electric only’ in certain geo-fenced areas in cities will not be available in Australia.
Car lease startup places bet on electric vehicles for fleets

Car lease startup places bet on electric vehicles for fleets

Melbourne leasing firm takes plunge into electric vehicles, previously overlooked by industry because of lack of resale data.
Tesla announces stock split as Elon Musk hints at Plaid reveal

Tesla announces stock split as Elon Musk hints at Plaid reveal

Tesla shares jump after the EV maker announced it will implement a five-for-one split of its stock, and Musk drops big hint on Plaid.
Extreme electric rally shows motor sport and environmentalism can mix

Extreme electric rally shows motor sport and environmentalism can mix

The Extreme-E Odyssey 21, which raced in the recent Dakar Rally, is set to become basis of new Extreme-E all-electric rally event series.
Tesla Model 3 success in China puts pressure on luxury brands

Tesla Model 3 success in China puts pressure on luxury brands

Tesla disrupts not only China’s electric vehicle market, but also puts pressure on second-tier luxury car brands.
Lucid Air shatters Tesla range record and beats it on aerodynamics

Lucid Air shatters Tesla range record and beats it on aerodynamics

The Lucid Air beats Tesla’s Model S range, and the Model 3 aerodynamics.
Nikola stock jumps on news of 2,500 fuel-cell garbage truck order

Nikola stock jumps on news of 2,500 fuel-cell garbage truck order

Nikola stock surges on news that it has signed deal to provide 2,500 fuel cell hydrogen garbage trucks to waste disposal company Republic Services.