New Zealand backs Zenobe to fast-track electric bus fleets
New Zealand green bank to finance deployment of electric bus fleets under long-term lease agreements.
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Joshua S. Hill is a Melbourne-based journalist who has been writing about climate change, clean technology, and electric vehicles for over 15 years. He has been reporting on electric vehicles and clean technologies for Renew Economy and The Driven since 2012. His preferred mode of transport is his feet.
Plugged in: Siemens charges up Victoria e-buses, Sydney charger trials, ACT garbage truck
Victoria's $20m electric bus trial supported by Siemens chargers, Sydney's inner west to trial kerbside chargers, and ACT trials electric garbage truck.
Teal independents campaign in Model 3s, electric Kona and electric bus
Four independent MPs have chosen EVs as their campaign vehicles as they seek to leverage Coalition's failure on electric transport.
Share of new cars with alternative drive systems reaches 45 pct in Germany
Almost half of all new cars registered in Germany earlier this year were equipped with alternative fuel engines.
Germany to end subsidies for plug-in hybrids earlier than planned
Germany's economy and climate ministry plans to cancel state subsidies for plug-in hybrid EVs at the end of 2022.
Dealers and owners offer “used” EVs at massive premiums to new car price
Scarcity of new electric vehicles has some car dealers and EV owners asking as much as $25,000 more than the price of a new car.
Victoria Liberals promise to drop “bat-shit crazy” EV road tax, if elected
Liberal shadow minister says it will drop "bat-shit crazy" EV road tax if party wins November state election.
Queensland launches Australia’s first all-electric bus depot and 30 new e-buses
Queensland adds 30 new zero emissions buses to the state's fleet and launches Australia's first 100% electric bus depot, powered by renewables.
Most car makers fail to meet Australia’s voluntary emissions targets
Just one out of three carmakers have managed to achieve Australia's weak and still voluntary vehicle emissions targets.
Liberal MP puts election slogans on her Tesla, but no mention of party
Liberal MP Katie Allen has election slogans all over her Model 3, but no visible mention of the Liberal Party.