Australia Post is accelerating its fleet electrification with the launch of a new electric van pilot, introducing 36 Mercedes-Benz eVito vans into its delivery network – the first time it has trialled a fleet of electric vans at this scale. The pilot builds on Australia Post’s commitment to target Net Zero emissions by 2050 and…
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40 New EV Chargers Across Canberra
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Funding of $890,000 has been allocated from the Public EV Infrastructure Fund to deliver more than 40 new chargers powering more than 70 charging bays across Canberra. A mix of fast DC and slower AC charging bays will be installed to ensure all businesses and households can access chargers that best suit their needs.“Canberra has…
300,000 EVs on Aussie roads
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Australian drivers have put more than 300,000 electric vehicles on the road, signalling a shift toward cleaner, more affordable transport, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Analysis of EVC and public data shows that of the electric vehicles that have been sold in Australia, about 248,000 are battery electric and about 53,500
Australia Sets EV Sales Record in 2024
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New electric vehicle sales in Australia reached an all-time high in 2024, underscoring the sustained demand for cleaner, modern, cost-effective cars, the Electric Vehicle Council said. Data from the EVC and public sources reveal that about 114,000 new battery electric vehicles (BEV) and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEV) were sold in Australia in 2024, up…
ACT Government Business Zero Emissions Vehicle Grants Program
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Three businesses have received funding as part of the ACT Government’s Business Zero Emissions Vehicle (ZEV) Grants program to help purchase electric vehicles. Minister for Water, Energy and Emissions Reduction Shane Rattenbury said this program provides grants of $20,000 for local businesses to incorporate ZEVs into their vehicle fleets. “The ACT Government is providing incentives…
Australia on Track to Pass Milestone of 100,000 Electric Vehicles
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New research by the Electric Vehicle Council has revealed Australia is on track to soon pass the milestone of 100,000 electric vehicles, with more than 83,000 EVs estimated to be on our roads now. Electric Vehicle Council Chief Executive Behyad Jafari said that the new research, contained in the Australian Electric Vehicle Industry Recap 2022,…