Kia is getting ready to release the EV9 which is a large SUV (think Nissan Patrol size) which demonstrates how fast battery and electric powertrain technology is developing. The EV9 is being out through an intensive final round of testing before the world debate in 2023. It will become the flagship model for Kia and […]
Author: Marc Sibbald
EV sales soar when the ships come in
Boat spotting is now a hobby for EV enthusiasts as many first time buyers are waiting for their new car to arrive. Other cars and SUVs come by boat as well but nobody has really bothered to track the shipping lines in anticipation of their arrival. The impact of a boat arrival on EV sales […]
5 steps to reduce fleet emissions
There’s been lots of talk about electric vehicles and charging infrastructure in the media since the Federal election as Australia catches up with the rest of the world by supporting zero emissions transport. As a result of this activity, fleets have become the focal point for many organisations and Fleet Managers are being asked to […]
MMSG gets ready for EV revolution
Australia sits on the cusp of an electric vehicle revolution and McMillan Shakespeare Group (MMSG) are planning ahead with the appointment of Nick Demetrios as General Manager of EV Infrastructure. Fleet EV News caught up with him for a chat to understand what the future holds for Fleet Managers planning the transition to zero emission […]
Where’s my FRUNK?
I was in Bowral one Saturday talking about electric vehicles at a Greener Footprint Fair, when a lady approached me and said, “I don’t like it because it’s got no FRUNK!”. “Sorry, excuse me,” I replied. “There’s no FRUNK. My BMW has a FRUNK and that’s why I love it,” she clarified. You’re reading FRUNK […]
Round 2 – NSW Government EV fleet incentive
After a successful first round that will deliver around 900 electric vehicles into fleets in NSW, round 2 of the NSW EV fleet incentive has opened and organisations have until 17th August to submit their bids for funding. Just like Round 1, the second round will be a reverse auction process which rewards organisations for achieving the highest […]
