Volkswagen and Uber to deploy “thousands” of autonomous ID. Buzz EVs
VW and Uber to deploy “a fleet of thousands” of fully autonomous ID. Buzz EVs across the country after success of an initial trial with 10 Buzz electric vans.
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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.
Uber launches fully electric service, starting with free rides at Australian Open
Uber will test its fully electric service in Melbourne first, offering free rides at the Australian Open tennis tournament in Kia EVs.
Uber Australia sources discount charging options for its drivers in deal with EVSE
Uber’s ride-sharing partners will now have access to affordable EV charging solutions in Australia via EVSE as the number of drivers doubles on platform.
Uber Green launched in Australia, EV drivers to get discounted charging
Cleaner Uber trips are here with the launch of Uber Green service in Australia.
Electric vehicles now make up 10 pct of Hertz global rental fleet
Hertz has electrified 10% of its fleet with a goal of adding tens of thousands more EVs to its fleet by 2025.
New car-hire entrant gives Australian drivers access to high-end EVs
Drivers may soon be able to take some of the most expensive electric vehicles there are on the market for a spin.
Polestar charges into electric rideshare market in new deal with Uber
Swedish carmarker seals new Australian deals for ridesharing and hire of its Polestar 2s, including for Uber's new Custom Electric service.
Hertz in mega EV deal with General Motors, Uber to drop ICE from key fleets by 2030
Hertz and Uber announce big plans for a large-scale transition to electric vehicles.
Ride-hailing rental start-up and Uber partner adds its first Tesla to the mix
Australia's largest supplier of hire vehicles to Uber announces first Tesla delivery - and "first of many" EVs to be added in coming months.
Four out of five Australians want electric vehicles, and most are happy to pay more
Australians are keen to make the switch to electric vehicles, but see bad government policies as holding back uptake, according to a new study.