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PepsiCo ramping Tesla Semi fleet with 50 more units
PepsiCo Beverages North America is more than tripling its EV fleet and will include another 50 Tesla Semi electric trucks. The company says the Tesla Semis will be…
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EV drive-on and off shuttle proposed
An electric shuttle has been revealed by General Motors (GM) under its Urban Active Project Advanced Design team. The “PEV Host Shuttle” concept aims to blend personal and…
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$145m NZ seaglider deal
Ocean Flyer and United Kingdom-based global asset manager Monte have signed a NZ$145 million deal to finance the acquisition of Regent’s electric seagliders to operate in New Zealand.…
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eActros 600 for European test tour
Mercedes-Benz Trucks is sending its new electric flagship eActros 600 on the most extensive test run in the company’s history. It will see two near-series prototypes of the…
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Nelson Tasman ‘eBus’ service boosts use
A year’s trial allowing large dogs free (one pet per customer 16 and over) on Nelson Tasman’s electric “eBus” service starts April 1. Large dogs must wear a…
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Flying taxis in UK by 2028
Drone technology could transform United Kingdom skies and boost its economy by NZ$94 billion (45 billion pounds) by the end of the decade. So says the UK…
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Baybus OnDemand e-rideshare service for Tauranga
The Bay of Plenty Regional Council is launching Baybus OnDemand public transport service using electric minivans on Monday March 25. The 18-month trial is designed to help offer…
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First Volvo FH Electric Australian delivery
The first Volvo FH Electric sold in Australia has been delivered to Brisbane-based Followmont Transport. The electric prime mover will be tasked with shuttling trailers between Followmont’s Eagle…
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Electric bus network launched in Palmerston North and Ashhurst
Palmerston North and Ashhurst get 42 new electric buses from the Horizons Regional Council and contracted to Tranzit, adding to the e-bus Tranzit introduced to Palmerston North in…
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Revoy launches EV ‘add-on’ for trucks
In a move similar to swappable batteries, US firm Revoy has launched Revoy EV which it describes as a “simple add-on for fleets that enables an easy transition…