Global net zero target for 2050 needs 50 million EVs on roads in next 10 years
IEA says 50 million electric vehicles will need to be on roads by 2030 to meet net zero emissions target for 2050, but driving petrol cars more slowly will also help.
Scania plans a solar clad trailer to augment plug-in hybrid electric truck
Swedish truck maker Scania announces plans to develop solar-clad truck trailer intended to help power a plug-in hybrid truck, with considerable fuel savings.
Queensland networks spotlight V2G potential in EV tactical plan
Energy Queensland tables 10-point tactical plan to support and optimise the increased uptake of electric vehicles on its networks, including vehicle-to-grid capabilities.
Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues
Electric vehicles tipped to triple in Europe in 2021, but the UK risks supply issues unless it shapes better laws.
Ausgrid and start-up Jolt to convert Sydney’s streetside power boxes to EV chargers
Ausgrid reveals plan to turn streetside power kiosks into EV chargers, making electric vehicle charging more accessible in Sydney with start-up Jolt.
“Electric vehicle getaway”: Australia’s first long-range Leaf goes for a long drive
"It doesn’t matter if you have a Leaf or a Tesla, you can still have a weekend getaway in an EV."
US-based truck rental platform to add 600 electric vans to its fleet
Growing US truck rental platform Fluid Truck announces 600 new electric trucks will be added to its fleet.
Deakin University team wins global prize for sodium batteries for low cost transport
Team of Deakin University researchers take out global business award, for plan to deploy innovative sodium batteries to electrify Indonesian transport.
Amazon gives first glimpse of its Rivian electric vans
Amazon gives world first glimpse of all-electric, zero emissions van it has designed and built with Michigan-based EV startup Rivian.
Hyundai issues Kona EV recall in US and South Korea to investigate fire risk
Kona EV recalls issued in South Korea and US – but not yet in Australia – to investigate the possible cause of a spate of battery fires.