The Driven

2 min

Volvo releases first fully electric 20 tonne loader with on-site and off-grid charging unit

Electric heavy-duty earthmoving equipment is here and construction sites will never be the same again. Volvo CE's new fully-electric loaders and excavators will usher in a new era of quieter construction sites and much better working conditions for operators. Not to mention surrounding communities.

2 min

EV News

Volkswagen expands ID.3 electric offerings, with entry and performance variants

German automaker expands range of top-selling ID.3 all-electric hatchback with a new entry-level Pure, enhanced Pro, and the more powerful GTX.

3 min

Policy

Are EVs a flash in the pan or a genuine auto trend?

As the federal government's National Electric Vehicle Strategy threatens to become a paperweight in Canberra, car industry executives are wondering if EVs are a flash in the pan, or not.

2 min

Tesla showcases Semi fleet hauling batteries, cars and more

Tesla shows off Semi fleet hauling batteries as it gauges broader demand for cleaner heavy trucks.

4 min

EV News

Daimler rolls out another three electric truck options in Australia

Daimler has been quietly trialling electric versions of their Canter and Actros with a number of business customers, and this year will formally launch updated versions of these two, and the new eEconic.

2 min

EV News

Australian bound EV brand Zeekr gets 5 stars for safety

Zeekr, an Australian-bound EV brand, receives 5 stars on two of its premium electric vehicles under the more stringent EuroNCAP tests.

1 min

The Driven Podcast: Thinking big about going electric

Danny Kennedy from New Energy Nexus on plans to turn the Australian truck fleet electric, and keeping up with US.

3 min

Ford charges into EV price war, slashes up to $15,000 from electric van and Mach-E

Ford joins EV price war and slashes thousands off its electric offerings as the drive continues to get more sales.

Toyota bZ4X fast charging at Sutton Forest. Image: Tim Eden

9 min

Toyota’s bZ4X is a solid car, but can world’s biggest car company make a good EV?

The Toyota bZ4X falls short of other EV offerings in its price range. The company needs to do a lot better with its next electric models.

3 min

Chargepost to install 20 AC pole-mounted EV charging units in Australia first trial

Chargepost to install 20 dual outlet AC pole mounted EV chargers in an Australian first trial.