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Hybrid bus fleet hits Melbourne streets

The first of 50 new hybrid buses have been introduced to Melbourne public transport routes marking the biggest single order of hybrid buses in Australia. The buses, featuring Volvo hybrid driveline and Volgren bodywork, are being introduced by transport operator CDC Victoria, a subsidiary of ComfortDelGro group which …

VW battery electric ID. Roomzz revealed

Volkswagen has just launched its newest ID. family member, the ID. Roomzz, at a “Brand SUV Night” in the run-up to Auto Shanghai 2019 on April 18-26 where it will be presented to the public. The zero-emission SUV with three rows of seats, described as a “lounge on …

Dutchman ends 95,000km EV world journey

“I made it!” So says Wiebe Wakker of his 1119-day trip from the Netherlands to Australia, finishing at Sydney’s Royal Botanic Gardens on April 7. “Driving with an electric car from Amsterdam to Sydney! Finished just now at the @RBGSydney and wow so proud!” he tweeted.

Ford electric Mustang hint during Tesla Model Y launch

The Tesla Model Y launched on March completes Tesla chief executive Elon Musk’s aim of the range spelling S3XY. He did try for the name Model E but couldn’t get it because Ford already had it. And Ford also pipped the Model Y party by slotting a picture …

MAN puts electric trucks to work

MAN Truck and Bus is delivering fully electric trucks to nine partner companies from the Austrian Council for Sustainable Logistics (CNL). It represents another milestone on the road to electrified urban transport for the German commercial vehicle manufacturer. CNL is an initiative with 18 of Austria’s largest retail, …

Video: Electric BMW SUV arrives 2021

BMW is revealing a few details about its new iNext concept launching within three years. Two new videos on BMW’s social media channels show how the flagship SUV is shaping up. With a design dominated by a huge illuminated sci-fi take on BMW’s signature kidney grille, the iNext …

App helps decide on switch to electric or hybrid

The new Mercedes-Benz EQ Ready app helps motorists decide whether it makes sense for them to switch to an electric car or hybrid. The smartphone app – now available for download free for IOS and Android – can record real journeys made by the user, analyse their everyday …