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EV calendar: The new electric car models coming to Australia in 2021

EV calendar: The new electric car models coming to Australia in 2021

More than ten electric car models will enter the Australian auto market in 2021, giving drivers who are looking to switch to clean transport a little more choice.
Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo Trucks unveils high-tech electric truck

Volvo unveils and starts sales of battery-electric Volvo VNR Electric semi truck, and confirms medium duty electric trucks will come to Australia in 2021.
“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds

“Fake electrics”: Plug-in hybrids pollute more than claimed, new research finds

New testing shows that plug-in hybrids emit considerably more CO2 than advertised, and problem could be even worse as drivers charge up before entering low emissions zones.
Electric vehicle sales in Europe expected to triple, but UK faces supply issues

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.
Volvo Penta electric fire trucks begin shipping for real-world testing

Volvo Penta electric fire trucks begin shipping for real-world testing

Volvo Penta says three fire trucks with electric drivelines shipped to Berlin, Amsterdam, and Dubai to begin real-world customer testing.
Mack Trucks to begin production of electric garbage collector in 2021

Mack Trucks to begin production of electric garbage collector in 2021

Mack Trucks announces plans to commercialise Mack LR Electric garbage truck, opening orders in fourth quarter to commence sales beginning in 2021.
Volvo inks deal with Batteryloop to repurpose electric bus batteries

Volvo inks deal with Batteryloop to repurpose electric bus batteries

Volvo and Stena Recycling subsidiary Batteryloop ink global deal to repurpose batteries from electric buses.
Former Volvo executive launches electric truck startup

Former Volvo executive launches electric truck startup

Former Volvo Trucks North and South America executive launches TrovaCV, a new company offering customised engineering and manufacturing expertise for fully electric commercial vehicles.