Hyundai Motor and Hyundai Electric have agreed to develop and commercialise a mobile power generator package based on a hydrogen fuel cell system for vehicles. The fuel cell system and technical support will be provided by Hyundai Motor while Hyundai Electric will develop and commercialise the mobile power …
American pony car fans are incensed at reports that Chevrolet will drop the Camaro and replace it with a four-door EV sedan. The reports are unsubstantiated – Chevy staffers have fended-off reporters’ questions with no comment – but V8 fans’ horror at the suggestion is not. Chevrolet’s parent …
Rivian aims to have three utes (pickups) and three SUVs under newly submitted trademark names. Trademarks for the R3S, R4S, R5S, R3T, R4T, and R5T were submitted by Rivian to the United States Patent and Trademark Office on July 23. These should be for the six vehicles Rivian …
The renewable energy sector workforce will get a boost following a Queensland Government decision to provide a renewable energy training facility at Pinkenba for the electrical industry. “As planning minister, I have approved a Ministerial Infrastructure Designation for the Pinkenba Renewable Energy Training Facility,” deputy premier Steven Miles …
A new grassroots campaign will urge policy makers to accelerate the electrification of Australia’s cars, buses, trucks and trains to reduce transport emissions. Launched by community group Solar Citizens, the Charge Ahead campaign will build on the successes that have made Australia a world-leader for residential solar. “The …
Public feedback is sought by the Randwick, Waverley and Woollahra councils on EV charging in Sydney’s eastern suburbs to ensure people living and working in the region can feel confident in having an EV knowing they can charge it locally. “We understand that not everyone has access to …
The latest Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) newsletter showcases its EV projects. ARENA Insights outlines projects from its earlier investments in ultra-fast charging networks to early lessons from the more recent smart charging portfolio. With Australia’s EV sector set to boom, ARENA has expanded its focus to examine …
World EV Day founders ABB and Green.TV are issuing an “EVmoji” challenge to participants aged six to 16 to create an electric vehicle emoji. The winning design announced on World EV Day September 9 will be submitted to the Unicode Consortium that finalises and produces official emojis. An …
Some of Queensland’s first hydrogen cars have hit the streets and are revving their way towards a zero-emissions travel revolution. Hydrogen minister Mick de Brenni says the arrival of five hydrogen-powered Hyundai Nexos takes the Palaszczuk Government’s fleet of zero-emission vehicles to 60 of a planned 144 EVs …
Tesla says its Q2 this year broke new and notable records, including revenue of US$11.532 billion, producing and delivering more than 200,000 EVs and exceeding US$1b of GAAP net income for the first time. That resulted in a strong free cash flow of more than US$600 million, but …
Hyundai will deploy about 30 Class 8 fuel cell electric (FCEV) trucks for regional freight distribution in California. A $500,000 grant from the South Coast Air Quality Management District (South Coast AQMD) also goes to Hyundai Motor to demonstrate in Southern California two Class 8 Xcient Fuel Cell …
EV performance brand Polestar will expand from nine to 18 markets by the end of this year. Retail locations are set to double, with up to 100 operational Polestar locations, including a new Destination concept, by year-end, with possibly some in Australia where the Polestar 2 is due …
Brisbane-based Vaulta gets nearly $300,000 from the federal government to accelerate commercialisation of its EV battery casing technology which aims to extend an EV battery’s life, serviceability and more. It uses a blend of graphene, polymer and other composites to deliver improvements in lithium-ion battery weight, strength, and …
Electric trucks and their place in the future of freight is a key topic at the Australian Trucking Association’s online Technology and Maintenance Conference on July 27 and 28. About 400 trucking industry professionals will join the conference, a free and interactive event that will feature live, interactive …
The first AC Cobra Series 1 electric is undergoing final development work ahead of delivery. A recreation of the AC Cobra unveiled nearly 60 years ago but with a modern, emissions-free electric powertrain, the Series 1 electric is the start of the next chapter for the British marque. …
