The Adelaide public transport network has received its first 100 per cent Battery Electric Bus (BEB), meaning passengers can enjoy a smoother, quieter and cleaner ride.  The Scania electric bus is the latest zero emission vehicle to join Adelaide Metro’s fleet, as the State Government pushes towards a greener future for public transport. After a successful testing period, the bus was officially handed over from Scania Australia to the South Australian Government. The body construction and fit-out for the new bus was carried out by South Australian company BusTech, supporting local jobs an ..read more

Transport for NSW has announced that a $6 million program to deliver 25 more electric vehicle (EV) chargers in regional areas is almost complete.  The program was funded with a $3 million contribution each from the New South Wales Government and the NRMA to help deliver greener and cleaner travel. This will extend the NRMA’s existing chargers to more than 100 in around 70 locations in New South Wales, creating the most comprehensive regional charging network in the country.  The program involves the installation of dual chargers ranging from 50kW to 150kW in key regional New South Wa ..read more

The Western Australian Government has awarded the contract for the installation of charging infrastructure at a major Perth bus station, in order to progress the electrification of the state’s bus fleet.  JET Charge has been awarded a contract to design, supply, install and commission the electric bus charging infrastructure at Elizabeth Quay bus station. The $1.65 million contract will see 18 electric bus charging dispensers and the associated charging management system and software installed at the bus station. Once installed, the charging infrastructure will support the operation of 18 ..read more

The Victorian Government has announced 214 new electric vehicle (EV) fixed and transportable chargers set to be installed across the state to help drive the public towards zero emission vehicles.  Victorian Minister for Energy and Resources, Lily D’Ambrosio, announced that the government is set to use $2.2 million across four projects to develop new charging technology as part of the Zero Emissions Vehicle Emerging Technologies (ZEVET) program. “The innovative projects will help us meet our 2030 target of half of all new light vehicle sales being zero emissions, and also help reduce emiss ..read more

The Victorian Government has released a consultation paper to support the state to develop a transition plan for a zero emissions bus fleet.  All new public transport buses purchased from 2025 onwards will be zero emission as part of the Victorian Government’s nation leading legislated target of net-zero by 2045. Victorian Minister for Public Transport, Ben Carroll, has launched a consultation paper that lays the groundwork for the transition plan set to be released in 2024. The State Government is investing in a $20 million Zero Emission Bus trial to help inform the smooth transition of ..read more

The Western Australian Government has committed $125 million towards an electric bus program in its 2023-24 State Budget, adding to a further $125 million allocated from the Federal Government.  The $250 million program will deliver 130 new locally-built electric buses, as well as charging infrastructure at key depots. Western Australia Premier, Mark McGowan, said, “Electric vehicles are the future, and this investment will ensure Western Australia’s public transport network is clean and green for our net-zero future. “Expanding our electric bus network is already having a tangible impact ..read more

Roads Australia (RA) has welcomed the release of Australia’s first National Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy, which encourages cross-jurisdictional collaboration and provides incentives to grow the nation’s EV fleet. The release of the National EV Strategy by the Federal Government, plans to provide a major boost in decarbonising the transport sector. RA CEO, Michael Kilgariff, said RA has been actively engaging with governments and industry over recent years to help distil the various challenges and opportunities associated with EV uptake in Australia.  “The outcomes of this engagement wer ..read more

The Federal Government is providing $25 million in funding to five companies for new Electric Vehicle (EV) chargers across metropolitan and regional Australia – to drive uptake of EVs, support consumer choice and boost charging stations sevenfold.  Five companies will receive a share in the funding, delivering a total of 403 new charging stations under round one of the Australian Renewable Energy Agency’s (ARENA) Future Fuels Fund, part of the $79.9 million investment into Australia’s fast charging network. The successful applicants that will deliver public fast charging networks are list ..read more

The Northern Territory Government has revealed an Electric Vehicle (EV) Strategy and Implementation Plan ─ to help combat climate risk and create economic and business opportunities. Focusing on battery electric vehicles and plug-in hybrid electric vehicles, the Strategy and Implementation Plan will support the uptake of EVs in the NT, with electric vehicles reducing vehicle running costs for both Territorians and Territory businesses.  NT Minister for Infrastructure, Planning and Logistics and Renewables and Energy, Eva Lawler, said, “Actions in the Implementation Plan have been directly ..read more

The Queensland Government is committing $2.75 million to deliver 18 new charging sites across the Queensland Electric Super Highway (QESH), which will almost double it in length.  The extension will allow motorists to explore outback Queensland entirely emissions free, driving tourism and economic recovery in the North-West. Queensland Transport and Main Roads Minister, Mark Bailey, said the sites would play a critical role in supporting the State Government’s new Zero Emission Vehicle (ZEV) Strategy. “By developing the new Zero Emission Vehicle Strategy, we are building on the achievemen ..read more