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Why electric trucks, not hydrogen, will corner semi market and replace diesel

Why electric trucks, not hydrogen, will corner semi market and replace diesel

Dutch EV expert Auke Hoekstra explains why he believes electric trucks, rather than hydrogen-powered trucks, will corner the semi trailer market and replace diesel.
New CHAdeMO EV charging protocol supports “ultra-high-power” 500kW charging

New CHAdeMO EV charging protocol supports “ultra-high-power” 500kW charging

New ultra-high-powered charging protocol – to be released initially in China in 2021 – will support 500kW charge rates.
Kia reports record EV sales, but says Australian plans still up in air

Kia reports record EV sales, but says Australian plans still up in air

Kia reports record electric and hybrid car sales in first quarter of 2020 but Australian EV plans are still up in air.
BYD & Toyota join forces on commercial EVs

BYD & Toyota join forces on commercial EVs

Chinese electric vehicle manufacturer BYD joins forces with Toyota’s commercial and diesel vehicle subsidiary Hino Motors to develop commercial battery electric vehicles.
Model Y teardown reveals signs of air suspension, compares rear motor to Model 3

Model Y teardown reveals signs of air suspension, compares rear motor to Model 3

Auto engineering expert Sandy Munro continues teardown of Tesla Model Y, looking this time at suspension and comparing the rear motor to the Model 3.
The clean air of today is possible tomorrow – if we want it to be

The clean air of today is possible tomorrow – if we want it to be

If you can see the horizon clearly for the first time, you’re not hallucinating: that’s what a reduction in air pollution unveils. And you aren’t the first person to notice it.
China’s Xpeng unveils EV that beats Tesla Model 3 on driving range and price

China’s Xpeng unveils EV that beats Tesla Model 3 on driving range and price

Chinese electric car maker Xpeng unveils specifications and pricing for long-range electric sports sedan with significantly more range than Tesla Model 3.
Zero contact and zero emissions: “Covid safe” electric taxis to launch in Sydney

Zero contact and zero emissions: “Covid safe” electric taxis to launch in Sydney

Fleet of 120 electric taxis offering hygienic transport alternative will launch in Sydney in coming weeks, the first in planned 2,000 fleet as part of a “Clean Air Taxi” initiative by new e-taxi platform ETaxiCo.