Toyota Australia is set to significantly expand its role in the growing hydrogen economy after signing contracts with French sustainable energy solutions provider EODev (Energy Observer Developments) to assemble and distribute its stationary hydrogen fuel cell power generators GEH2® in Australia. Through this partnership, Toyota Australia will invest $3.27 million to assemble EODev’s GEH2® power […]
Author: Fleet EV News Team
Polestar 2 – Sydney to Melbourne with one stop
Back in June Polestar announced upgrades that improved the range, efficiency and performance of Polestar 2 while simultaneously reducing its carbon footprint as part of significant updates for the 2024 model year. Polestar 2 can now travel up to 22% further, consume up to 9% less energy, and charge up to 34% faster, thanks to […]
Hydrogen road service vehicle
The Motegi Super Taikyu 5 Hours Race, Round 5 of the 2023 ENEOS Super Taikyu Series Supported by Bridgestone, was held in Tochigi Prefecture in September. Motegi was also the venue for the unveiling of a hydrogen road service vehicle jointly developed by Toyota and the Japan Automobile Federation (JAF). Following on from Super Taikyu […]
Uber commits to more EVs for drivers in Australia
Uber and EVDirect have announced a partnership that will see 10,000 BYD EVs made available to Uber Drivers and Uber Eats delivery people. The a deal marks another step in Uber’s journey to becoming a zero-emissions platform in Australia by 2040. On the back of two years’ sustained investment to increase the number of electric vehicles (EVs) […]
Kia reveals EV5 and two more EV models
In October Kia Corporation unveiled three new small- to medium-sized electric models at the brand’s annual Kia EV Day in Korea, reaffirming its ambitious global strategy to lead and accelerate the ‘EV revolution’. During the event, the brand presented its vision of ‘EVs for all’ and strategy to expand its EV model line-up significantly and […]
Learning how to prepare an EV transition plan
Effective and efficient fleet management does not occur in isolation. There needs to be an understanding of the organisation’s higher order objectives and the needs of various stakeholders in the fleet. Further, there must be robust and comprehensive planning to guide the management of the fleet over the medium and long term. In the IPWEA […]
Fleets get a chance to drive EV Hilux
Toyota Australia has marked another milestone in its progress towards zero tailpipe emissions with its local engineers and selected industry partners given the opportunity to evaluate the company’s first fully electric battery-powered HiLux prototype. The one-off technology showcase was entrusted to the local company’s renowned vehicle evaluation team for confirmation drives. Several large-volume HiLux customers […]
MTA NSW unveils solar-powered EV charging station
In an Australian-first, a brand new state-of-the-art solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station has opened for public use in one of the city’s major thoroughfares, Parramatta Road in Burwood, at MTA NSW’ headquarters. An initiative of The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW), in partnership with the National Renewable Network (NRN) and […]
MTA NSW unveils solar-powered EV charging station
In an Australian-first, a brand new state-of-the-art solar-powered electric vehicle (EV) charging station has opened for public use in one of the city’s major thoroughfares, Parramatta Road in Burwood, at MTA NSW’ headquarters. An initiative of The Motor Traders’ Association of New South Wales (MTA NSW), in partnership with the National Renewable Network (NRN) and […]
Hino displays electric and fuel cell models
At the Japan Mobility Show (formerly the Tokyo Motor Show) in Tokyo that starts next week, Hino will have a number of zero emission trucks on display including battery electric and fuel cell electric models Locally, Hino have been heavily promoting the 300 Series Hybrid Electric trucks as the solution for the current market after […]
