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Peugeot e-Expert van confirmed for Australia as electric commercial vehicles charge into market

EV Central

The electric van segment is lighting up in Australia and the French brand Peugeot is throwing accelerant on the fire. The e-Expert will help build that line-up of electrification in Light Commercial Vehicles, so that’s exciting,” said Peugeot Australia managing director Kate Gillis. “We Peugeot e-Expert interior.

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New UK study to explore feasibility for dynamic wireless charging for commercial transport

Green Car Congress

This technology allows electric vehicles to charge their batteries or be powered directly, while being driven, and would allow vehicles with demanding duty cycles to switch from petrol or diesel to being electric.

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Toyota a winner as CO2 reduction plan introduced to parliament with less pressure on SUVs and utes

EV Central

Hyundai calls for more EV support under Labor’s new CO2 reduction scheme READ MORE: It’s a green light for electric vehicles! The changes confirmed by the government are: >>> Recategorising a limited number of 4WDs from passenger car to light commercial vehicle. READ MORE: Give credit where it’s due!

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Euro Parliament committee backs revised CO2 standards for cars and vans; zero-emission road mobility by 2035

Green Car Congress

This is especially important now that the prices of diesel and petrol continue to rise. On 14 July 2021, as part of the “Fit for 55” package, the Commission presented a legislative proposal for a revision of the CO 2 emission performance standards for passenger cars and light commercial vehicles.

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CNG industry sales jump 38% to 940,000 units in first 11 months of FY2024 | Autocar Professional

Baua Electric

CNG Goods Carriers: 76,048 units, down 13% Tata Motors maintains leadership but sales down 22% The CNG goods carrier market, comprising light, medium and heavy goods carriers, continues to be down. per kg offers savings of 53% when compared to petrol (Rs 106.29 cheaper than petrol and Rs 20.75 per litre).

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H2X Warrego hydrogen fuel cell Ford Ranger breaks cover, Aussie production soon

EV Central

The Warrego features a full version of the H2X powertrain developed for light vehicles featuring a supercapacitor-based hybrid system operating in AWD mode. 2023 H2X Warrego prototype.

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What does WLTP mean? A Beginner’s Guide to EV Terminology

Drive Electric

HEVs are cars that have both a traditional petrol/diesel engine, as well as an electric motor powered by a battery. The technical name for engines that use traditional fuel (petrol/diesel) to create power. LCV : Light Commercial Vehicle. A catch-all term for any commercial vehicle (vans, pick-up trucks etc.)

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