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Bridie Schmidt is lead reporter for The Driven, sister site of Renew Economy. She specialises in writing about new technology and has been writing about electric vehicles for two years. She has a keen interest in the role that zero emissions transport has to play in sustainability and is co-organiser of the Northern Rivers Electric Vehicle Forum.

US energy utilities are pitching electric cars and buses to consumers

US energy providers pitch electric cars to customers and electric buses to schools as sector goes full steam ahead with $US1.5 billion worth of investment aimed at electrifying transport.

Two of the first five Charge Ready Transport sites will be built at Porterville Transit. Source: Edison Energy

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California utility to spend $A511 million on electric bus and truck charging sites

Californian electricity supply company Southern California Edison begins construction on five EV charging sites designed to provide charging stations for medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles across the utilities service area.

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Hyundai launches electric minibus, with artificial engine noise

Hyundai launches its first electric minibus, the County Electric, as an economical and eco-friendly alternative to diesel-powered buses, complete with artificial engine noise.

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Washington e-buses get 300kw wireless charging system

Wireless EV charging provider Momentum Dynamics to supply three on-route charging stations to Washington's Link Transit for battery-electric transit buses.

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Electromotiv expands team as electric bus plans ramp up

Electric bus and truck operator Electromotiv expands team as playing field for zero emissions buses in Australia and New Zealand opens up.

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Dutch and Australian bus makers join forces to build electric buses in Australia

Dutch Ebusco announces regional partnership with Australian Bus Corporation to build and maintain next generation of electric buses in Australia and New Zealand.

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