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 […]
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Debunking EV myths
We’re shared this video from the popular series, Talking Automotive with Mark and John. In this episode they talk to David Wynne from EV 101 and get an update on electric vehicles and many of the myths around electric vehicles. David talks about common myths of electric vehicles and about electric vehicles being commercial electric […]
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 […]
EV FBT exemption bill introduced into Parliament
The Government has introduced the Treasury Laws Amendment (Electric Car Discount) Bill 2022 into Parliament. This Bill is good for motorists, good for employers and their workers, and good for climate action. It implements the Government’s plan to remove fringe benefits tax (FBT) to make electric cars cheaper so that more families who want them […]
General Motors produces first examples of BrightDrop electric van
General Motors has produced the first examples of its BrightDrop EV600 electric delivery vehicle. The EV600 is the young brand’s first electric delivery van, and was announced in January this year. The first deliveries to major customer FedEx were anno…
Tesla to produce 300,000th vehicle at Giga Shanghai
Tesla’s Gigafactory in Shanghai will apparently produce its 300,000th electric car this year. The upcoming annual general meeting of the Californian electric car manufacturer is also to take place at a new production facility under construction in Texa…
Free Now offering EVs as default option in the UK
Ride-hailing service Free Now has started to offer electric cars as the default first option for customers in the UK, ahead of petrol or diesel vehicles. Free Now is aiming for 100% of its trips to be zero-emission by 2030, across all key…
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Milton Keynes to expand public EV charging network
As part of Milton Keynes Council’s commitment to a carbon negative future, it has been working with Connected Kerb and Ringway to secure the largest grant offered to date from the Office for Zero Emission Vehicles (OZEV). Going forward, electric vehicl…
Epic Zero Carbon World road trip demonstrates battery longevity
Last weekend, members and supporters of Zero Carbon World, a charity promoting decarbonisation projects, drove an original 11-year-old Tesla Roadster from Land’s End to John O’Groats in order to demonstrate the longevity of older electric cars. The aim…
Hermes UK orders 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters
The British business unit of parcel service provider Hermes has ordered 168 Mercedes-Benz eSprinters. The order is being handled by the Mercedes dealer Intercounty Truck & Van, and the electric vans will go into operation before the end of the year…
