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Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new electric vans into delivery network

Australia Post adds 36 new Mercedes-Benz eVito electric vans to its delivery network, its biggest trial of electric vans to date.
UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK extends grant for plug-in electric vans and trucks

UK to extend the plug-in van and truck grant scheme which provides discounts to businesses and fleet operators when purchasing electric vans or trucks of all sizes.
Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say

Tesla’s new 6-seater Model Y rakes in 40,000 orders in first day, reports say

Tesla launches new Model Y L 6-seater with various upgrades not found on the standard car but with a pricetag to match.
American EV sales enjoy second best month ever, despite Trumpian headwinds

American EV sales enjoy second best month ever, despite Trumpian headwinds

EV sales in the US enjoy second best month, despite and perhaps because of the policy machinations of the country’s president.
Bentley unveils design concept for its first EV and the perfect Instagram shot

Bentley unveils design concept for its first EV and the perfect Instagram shot

What do the rich want to see in a Bentley EV? The knowledge that they can “get out with dignity” and that the “Instagram shot is perfect,” according to the luxury car maker.
Australian hydrogen eVTOL developer secures funds from federal government

Australian hydrogen eVTOL developer secures funds from federal government

Australian-based AMSL Aero secures $3 million in grant funding from federal government to develop and demonstrate its liquid hydrogen-powered aircraft for remote regions.
Geely adds highly anticipated Apple Carplay to popular EX5 via OTA

Geely adds highly anticipated Apple Carplay to popular EX5 via OTA

Much-anticipated Apple CarPlay comes to popular Geely EX5 EVs via OTA, showcasing affordable EV tech.
Batteries on wheels: Why V2G uptake could be the next big opportunity for networks

Batteries on wheels: Why V2G uptake could be the next big opportunity for networks

If forecasts of 300,000 bi-directional V2G EVs become reality by 2030, Australian electricity networks will need a plan.