Author: Scott Morgan
Gladstone in Queensland is set to be the renewable energy powerhouse of Australia, with hydrogen emerging as the “next LNG” (liquefied natural gas), Queensland premier Annastacia Palaszczuk says. “We backed and built the LNG pipeline which is now a $60 billion industry providing thousands of jobs to Gladstone,” …
High-profile Nissan chairman Carlos Ghosn has been arrested and looks set to be removed from his position, following an internal investigation alleging acts of misconduct. The investigation found Ghosn – dubbed the “Father of the Nissan Leaf” as an early advocate of electric and autonomous vehicles – and …
Another New Zealand apartment developer is ditching the idea of offering residents carparks. Instead buyers of the Panmure apartments in Auckland will have to rely on public transport and a potential shared electric vehicle scheme, with vehicles provided by Hyundai. “Realistically in Auckland now $40,000 to $50,000 is …
The first of two large-scale batteries that will support Victoria’s energy grid and encourage electric vehicle uptake has been unveiled in Ballarat. Energy minister Lily D’Ambrosio opened the Ballarat Energy Storage System (BESS) on October 23 at the Ballarat Terminal Station in Warrenheip. The BESS is a lithium …
Toyota Motor’s 5000 Japanese dealerships are facing a revamp in an effort to reduce the company’s dependence on new-cars sales. Toyota reportedly told dealers last week it will introduce a system that allows all outlets to sell any model, as new technology like ride-sharing erodes traditional vehicle ownership, …
This story first appeared in the September issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE There’s a wide variety of opinions about how a new rule that could allow used import Nissan Leafs into Australia will affect the New Zealand market. Under the Specialist and …
This story first appeared in the September issue of EVtalk – CLICK HERE to download the magazine FREE The development of autonomous and electric vehicles was put under close scrutiny at the Australian Automotive Dealer Association Convention and Expo. Deputy prime minister Michael McCormack raised the issue of …
Uber’s vision for the future of transport has been outlined at the company’s Elevate Asia Pacific Expo in Tokyo. A journey planner is one of the key features that was highlighted at the conference. It could be used to book trips that combine ride-sharing e-bikes or scooters, public …
Connectivity, charging robots and artificial intelligence are all themes that will take centre stage at Automechanika Frankfurt 2018. The event will run from September 11-15, with companies showcasing their innovative products and solutions for the automotive aftermarket. At the Frankfurt Festhalle, leading industry players and first movers in …
The BMW Group’s latest European production facility scheduled to open in Hungary will produce electric vehicles. Oliver Zipse, BMW AG board member for production says in the future, every BMW Group plant in Europe will be equipped to produce electrified as well as conventional vehicles. “Our new plant …
