Author: Daniel Whitford
Daniel Whitford
Daniel Whitford is an Australia-focused EV journalist at EVMagz.com, covering electric vehicle policy, market adoption, charging infrastructure development, and the transition of Australia’s transport sector toward clean mobility. His reporting tracks how government regulation, utility investment, and automaker strategy are shaping the pace of EV growth across the country.
Mining company Fortescue has received its second battery electric locomotive with an onboard energy capacity of 14.5 megawatt-hours, as part of efforts to reduce diesel consumption and emissions across its iron ore operations in Western Australia. The eight-axle locomotive was delivered to Port Hedland late last week before being transferred to the Pilbara region, following the arrival of the first unit in June. The locomotives were built by Progress Rail, a unit of Caterpillar, at its facility in Sete Lagoas, Brazil. See also: Fortescue to Buy 300–400 Zero-Emission Mining Trucks from China’s XCMG Fortescue said the two locomotives are powered…
MAN Truck & Bus has been selected as the main supplier under Deutsche Bahn’s (DB) largest bus procurement contract to date, with a framework agreement covering more than 3,000 buses to be delivered between 2027 and 2032, the companies said. A significant share of the vehicles under the agreement will be fully electric, reflecting Deutsche Bahn’s strategy to expand low-emission mobility in regional and urban public transport across Germany. The buses will be operated by DB Regio AG, Deutsche Bahn’s regional transport subsidiary. See also: MAN Truck & Bus Secures Record Electric Bus Order in South Africa “The new framework…
Adelaide’s public transport network has begun a new phase of bus electrification after operator Adelaide Metro took delivery of its first two battery-electric buses from Scania, marking the start of a rollout that will see 60 electric buses in service by mid-2026. The buses are expected to enter service next week and will progressively replace older diesel vehicles across the network, Adelaide Metro said. The move supports South Australia’s broader strategy to cut emissions from public transport operations. See also: South Australia Orders 60 Electric Buses from Scania to Advance Zero-Emission Transport The full order for 60 electric buses was…
The Australian Renewable Energy Agency (ARENA) has committed A$21 million (approximately $13.8 million USD) to three new projects designed to expand the country’s electric vehicle (EV) charging network and accelerate grid-integration technology. The funding, allocated under the “Driving the Nation” programme, targets the rollout of ultrafast charging corridors in major metropolitan areas, increased rural charging access, and the establishment of a national vehicle-grid data-sharing network. The largest funding portion, A$18.1 million, has been granted to Flow Power. In partnership with Gridserve, the company will develop and manage a network of ultrafast charging stations connecting Australia’s eastern capital cities: Brisbane, Melbourne,…
JET Charge, an electric vehicle (EV) charging solutions provider, has completed a large-scale charging infrastructure project for IKEA Australia, installing a total of 59 chargers across seven locations nationwide. The network is designed to support more than 100 electric delivery vehicles, enabling the retailer’s strategy to transition to zero-emission delivery operations. The installation covers key IKEA sites in Tempe, Rhodes, Marsden Park, Sydney CDC, Canberra, Springvale, and North Lakes, with future installations planned for Richmond and Logan. The infrastructure integrates smart load management capabilities to handle grid constraints and ensure future-proof charging capacity. See also: Australian EV Startup MEVCO Collapses…