Electric vehicle technology company SEA Electric has global commercial vehicle supplier Meritor on board as a new equity investor. The Australian-founded company, headquartered in Los Angeles and also operating in New Zealand and other countries, partners with commercial vehicle OEMs, dealers, operators and upfitters to deliver a range of …
July has seen a massive swing to EVs in new vehicle sales figures released by the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI). Much of that is attributed to strong demand for EVs and plug-in hybrids (PHEVs) in Victoria and New South Wales where state governments have introduced incentives …
A total of 20 DAF LF Electric trucks will be used in a UK Government Department for Transport project aimed to encourage the use of battery electric vehicles in commercial transport. British manufacturer and PACCAR subsidiary Leyland Trucks has been selected to help lead the project by fitting the 19-tonne battery …
The global semiconductor shortage will have far-reaching and long-lasting effects that are likely to have a greater impact on the automotive industry than the COVID-19 pandemic, software provider VNC Automotive says. “In conversations with clients and suppliers, it’s become clear that the effects of the semiconductor shortage will …
Scotch whisky maker Glenfiddich has launched a sustainable transport initiative that will make it the first global spirits brand to run its delivery fleet on green biogas made from distilling residues. Using a unique technology developed by its parent company William Grant & Sons, the Glenfiddich distillery at …
Canada-based Worksport, which makes solar charging systems for EV utes, portable green-energy storage systems and is working on green EV fast charging using hydrogen fuel cells, has listed on the US Nasdaq stock market (NASDAQ: WKSP). “Nasdaq is home to many of the world’s leading technologies where cutting-edge …
VicRoads has sent letters to EV drivers warning their vehicles could be taken off roads if they haven’t yet registered their odometer readings under Victoria’s new distance based EV road user charge. A “final reminder” letter published by The Driven in a story scathing of the “EV tax” …
“Environmentally friendly” brake pads for EV-hybrid vehicles have been developed by Australian braking systems company Bendix. It is launching a range of brake pads to meet the growing demand for EV and hybrid vehicles in Australia, the pads said to be “cleaner and greener for the environment”. Made …
Nikola founder and former chief executive Trevor Milton is facing fraud charges from the US Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). The federal agency is accusing Milton of “repeatedly disseminating false and misleading information” about Nikola’s battery electric and hydrogen truck products and technological accomplishments typically by speaking to investors through …
Mercedes-Benz features five new EVs at the IAA Mobility conference and show in Munich from September 7-12. They include the EQE, the first battery-electric luxury saloon from Mercedes-AMG, a concept vehicle from Mercedes-Maybach, along with the seven-seat EQB’s European premiere and a new model Smart. Livestreaming of the …
EV touring series Pure ETCR is ready to light up the streets of Copenhagen from August 6 to 8 with the first street circuit on the calendar since the ETCR calendar started in June this year. The event marks the season’s halfway point with three automotive manufacturers featuring …
US president Joe Biden wants US automotive manufacturers to commit to a sales goal that would see 40% of delivered units electric by 2030. The request from Biden is still being negotiated, Teslarati reports. It says the White House has emphasised American car companies need to start a …
Ampol will deliver EV fast charging bays at more than 100 sites across its national retail network. That covers the Greater Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Perth regions, as well as Newcastle, Wollongong, Central Coast, Gold Coast, Sunshine Coast and Geelong. This follows a funding agreement with the Australian …
A $24.55 million commitment to expand Australia’s EV fast charging network has been welcomed by the Electric Vehicle Council. The Future Fuels Fund’s first funding round will see more than 400 public fast charging stations rolled out nationwide. The funding from the Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) covering …
Mitsubishi Motors Australia will launch the all-new Outlander plug-in hybrid electric vehicle (PHEV) in early 2022. The all-new vehicle will roll-out in Japan in the second half of this year. Mitsubishi Motor Corporation (MMC) says with improved motor output and increased battery capacity over the current model, the …
