Pedestrians will soon be safer around quiet cars, trucks and buses travelling at low speeds with the Albanese Government introducing a new design rule to make electric vehicles safer. The Acoustic Vehicle Alerting Systems (AVAS) is a safety alert or sound, emitted when an electric vehicle is travelling at low speeds in car parks, intersections, […]
Author: Fleet EV News Team
SEA Electric merges with Exro
Exro Technologies Inc. and SEA Electric Inc. finalised the merger of the two companies this month which valued SEA Electric at approximately US$300 million. We’re happy to announce that SEA Electric is now a member of the Exro Technologies family. This merger marks the beginning of an exciting new chapter in our journey to electrify […]
5 reasons why fleet EVs are crucial to the future of warehouse and logistics
Garry Valenzisi, Vice President & General Manager at Iron Mountain ANZ Electric vehicle (EV) sales are climbing, with EVs now representing 7.4% of total new vehicle sales in Australia, and about 1% of all light vehicles in Australia. For Australia to achieve its goal of net-zero by 2050, it is estimated that more than 50% of all new cars sold in […]
PHEVs rising in popularity with novated buyers
The EV fringe benefit tax exemption, a desire to save on vehicle running costs and expanded model availability are driving demand for plug-in hybrid vehicles (PHEV), according to the National Automotive Leasing and Salary Packaging Association (NALSPA). New figures from the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries released today show PHEV sales for passenger and SUVs […]
Pinnacle Travel Group trialled a hydrogen bus on Rottnest Island
Foton Mobility Distribution, in concert with Pinnacle Travel Group, took a Foton Hydrogen Fuel Cell Bus (FCEV) to Rottnest Island in March. The Hydrogen bus, powered by a 60kw Toyota/Sino-Hytec fuel cell, was on the island to demonstrate the benefits of clean, quiet public transport in the pristine environment of Rottnest Island, and supporting the WA Government’s ambition to […]
23% of CBA car loans for EVs and hybrids
Electric vehicle (EV) adoption is on the rise, with CommBank data revealing a 37 per cent increase in EV purchases amongst its car loan customers in the last six months compared to the six months prior. Over the last 12 months, one in five (23 per cent) of CommBank new vehicle car loans were for EVs […]
It’s electric! And it’s a JEEP!
With the significant financial benefits available on electric vehicles when included in a novated lease, buyers have had limited choice with one or two manufacturers securing a huge share of the market. Novated leasing isn’t just about the financial savings, it’s also about owning a car of your dreams. In the 2024 Car Leasing Guide, […]
Get in early to beat the Easter charging rush
Evie Networks is gearing up for a busy Easter long weekend, anticipating more than 10,000 electric vehicle (EV) drivers will turn to our charging stations for power. This projection follows last year’s Christmas period, which saw 8,000 drivers utilising Evie’s services. The last six months have seen the network expand significantly, with more than 60 […]
WA councils receive funding for EV rollout
ARENA has announced $3.51 million in funding to support local governments in Western Australia to purchase electric passengers and build the charging infrastructure for their fleets. The funding represents close to 50% of $7.68M that 22 councils have committed to roll out 129 Battery Electric Vehicles to replace existing petrol and diesel vehicles. There is […]
Decarbonising transport across Western Australia
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has today announced just over $21.8 million to three projects, unlocking an investment of $48.4 million in accelerating the shift to electric vehicles in Western Australia through the Australian Government’s Driving the Nation Program. ARENA is supporting industrial freight provider Centurion with $15.8 million to roll out 30 battery […]
