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Battery-Electric Terminal Trucks Deployed in Western Australia

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In an Australian first, Patrick Terminals has deployed nine battery-electric terminal trucks (BEV-TTs) at the Port of Fremantle, Western Australia. continued] The post Battery-Electric Terminal Trucks Deployed in Western Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. This is described as the initial phase of their electrification project.

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Australia Post Adds 175 UBCO Electric Motorcycles To Its Delivery Fleet

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Australia Post is adding 175 UBCO Duty electric motorcycles to its mail fleet, building onto its existing delivery fleet that already includes some 5,000 electric vehicles. These e-motorbikes will be put into operation across all states and territories in Australia, with the intent of expanding Australia Post’s ability to deploy.

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EV Sales in Australia Show Slight Improvement — May Update

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EV sales in Australia showed a slight improvement in May. continued] The post EV Sales in Australia Show Slight Improvement — May Update appeared first on CleanTechnica. Although, the battery electric vehicle (BEV) penetration of the market remained steady at approximately 8% in May in a rising market for all vehicles.

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Communities & Governments Striving to Combat Climate Change in Australia

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One such community is the semi-rural town of Dayboro situated about one hour north of Brisbane in Queensland, Australia. continued] The post Communities & Governments Striving to Combat Climate Change in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica.

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Chinese insurgents Zeekr and XPeng debut in Australia at Melbourne EV Expo

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The Chinese EV invasion has kicked up a notch with the formal debut of XPeng and Zeekr in Australia. They are two of at least one dozen new Chinese brands – mostly electric – expected on-sale in Australia by the end of 2025. Zeekr focussed on the X compact SUV, which will be the first model it launches in Australia in September.

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SpaceX reportedly discussing Starship rocket tests with Australia

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SpaceX is reportedly discussing the possibility of conducting Starship rocket tests with officials in Australia. The Technology Safeguards Agreement ensures that US technology launched in Australia remains protected and under US control. SpaceX would then recover the rocket on Australian territory.

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Cybertruck Tripping in Australia

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continued] The post Cybertruck Tripping in Australia appeared first on CleanTechnica. Colin Stiff recently told me how he towed his teardrop caravan from Yeppoon to Sydney for an early “surprise” viewing of the Tesla Cybertruck. He went Cybertruck tripping. We are frequently told: “You can’t.

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