E-ferry services set for Stockholm archipelago from 2023
Swedish electric boat startup Candela has announced it is developing an all-electric 30-person hydrofoiling passenger boat to serve the Stockholm archipelago. Part-funded by the Swedish transport authority, the Candela P-30 is set to launch in 2022 and begin service in 2023. It will be capable...
Hyzon pioneers lifecycle leasing model for heavy duty hydrogen vehicles in Europe
US hydrogen fuel cell powered commercial vehicle developer Hyzon has launched a leasing service for the provision of heavy-duty fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEVs) in the European Union. The lease model represents the first step in the development of a holistic fleet leasing offering for...
Rivian takes exclusive approach to EV charging in out of the way locations
Amazon-backed US electric vehicle maker Rivian Automotive is building an exclusive, fast-charger network for its two key launch vehicles, the R1T pickup and R1S SUV. The Rivian Adventure Network promises 600 super-charging stations offering 3,500 chargers by 2023 on routes across the United States and...
Boston trials free public transit scheme
Boston Mayor Kim Janey has announced the city is piloting a two-month program to explore the impacts on commuter patterns when public transport is free. The trial will offer MBTA and Bluebikes passes for employees who work in five Main Street Districts, all of which...
IRENA identifies urgent need for 30-fold increase in the electrification of transport
The International Renewable Energy Agency’s influential annual report says planned investment in clean energy must increase by 30% to a total of $131 trillion by 2050 to avert catastrophic climate change. Renewable power capacity will have to expand more than ten-fold by mid-century, accompanied by...
UK consortium takes ecosystem approach to regional electric aviation
US hybrid-electric aircraft manufacturer Ampaire is leading the 2ZERO consortium in a UK project that aims to demonstrate the feasibility of regional electric aviation. Ampaire’s 2ZERO (Towards Zero Emissions in Regional Aircraft Operations) programme will include demonstration flights of its six-seat Electric EEL aircraft and...
Kia launches “long range” sub-£35,000 electric vehicle to UK market
Kia has launched a long-range version of its e-Niro battery electric vehicle that the Korean car maker says offers a comparable driving range and performance to far more expensive EVs. The e-Niro ‘2’ Long Range features a 64kWh battery pack and 150kW motor, offering what...
Mercedes develops first fully electric ambulance based on the eSprinter
Mercedes-Benz Vans, in partnership with Ambulanz Mobile from Schönebeck in the German state of Saxony-Anhalt, has developed a fully electric ambulance based on the eSprinter van. With a range of 120 km and a top speed of up to 120 km/h, the electrically powered ambulance...
Japan’s major electric motorbike manufacturers agree swappable battery standard
A Japanese consortium of motorbike manufacturers has reached an agreement to standardize swappable batteries, allowing battery sharing and paving the way for increased adoption of electric motorcycles in Japan. The Swappable Battery Consortium for Electric Motorcycles was established by Honda, Kawasaki, Suzuki and Yamaha in...
Toyota and Hyundai both push Australian hydrogen fuel facilities
Toyota has opened its first commercial hydrogen fuel pump site in the Australian state of Victoria. The facility will support 20 Toyota Mirai hydrogen fuel cell cars in a trial to gain feedback on how they run. The site west of Melbourne is Toyota’s largest...
