Zero emissions mine trucks require heavy duty mine chargers. Source: Epiroc

3 min

New 2MW electric vehicle chargers could revolutionise mining industry

Electric vehicle charger from Swiss electrical equipment company ABB could revolutionise mining industry allowing easier deployment of zero emissions heavy vehicles and reducing need for ventilation.

At the Hamilton EV charger. Credit: Bridie Schmidt

3 min

Origin says fuel savings will be top reason to switch to electric vehicles

Origin report finds top reason drivers give for buying an EV is to save on fuel costs – but older drivers less able to imagine a clean transport future.

The refreshed Hyundai Ioniq. Source: Hyundai

2 min

Road Trips

Wagga mayor proves doubters wrong and takes his EV to Sydney and back

Wagga Wagga mayor Greg Conkey takes up challenge and drives to Sydney and back in the council's electric vehicle, just to prove the doubting councillors and media wrong.

2 min

Peugeot, Citroen and Opel to have all-electric versions of compact vans

Groupe PSA announces 2020 launch of all-electric versions of compact van range, including the Peugeot Expert, Citroën Jumpy, Opel Vivaro and Vauxhall Vivaro.

3 min

Vertical Aerospace unveils new footage of taxi flight

New flight footage shows an electric vertical take-off and landing vehicle prototype, named Seraph, complete its maiden flight.

1 min

The Driven Podcast: Why all delivery vans are going electric

SEA Electric boss Tony Fairweather predicts that within five to 10 years, all delivery vans in Australia will be electric.

2 min

Tesla Shanghai Gigafactory ready to roll once Chinese govt approval granted

Tesla readies to begin making Model 3s in China, as images emerge of Shanghai Gigafactory 3 ready to roll its best-selling electric car off the factory floor.

2 min

Hyundai teases art deco inspired “Neptune” hydrogen fuel cell truck concept

Hyundai is making moves to establish itself as a player in the nascent zero emissions truck field, teasing images on Monday of a new truck concept that would run on hydrogen, to join its H2 Xcient fuel cell truck.

2 min

“Brilliant” Model 3 bags record number of UK auto awards in one go

Model 3 hailed as "brilliant piece of disruptive thinking" that allows drivers "to step away from the flammable and oil-stained forecourt of fossil fuels."

2 min

Toyota arrives late to EV party with compact electric car

Toyota announces new production-ready ultra-compact BEV (battery electric vehicle) at Tokyo Motor Show ahead of planned 2020 launch in Japan.