Florida-based li-ion battery maker Oakridge Global Energy Solutions recently confirmed a battery supply agreement with Freedom Trucking in Minnesota. In the announcement, Oakridge is making some impressive claims, especially that the battery-powered drivetrain will enable interstate trucks with a gross vehicle weight (GVWR) of 80,000 pounds to travel more than 400 miles....

....Freedom Trucking expects to save $0.60 per mile over traditional diesel trucks based on an analysis it ordered from the US Department of Transportation.

The propulsion system was developed over a 5-year period through a partnership between Freedom Trucking, “Ohio State University scientists and others”.

Freedom Trucking aims to first utilize on a daily basis the new electric drivetrain later this year to move cargo between Chicago and Minneapolis.
http://electrek.co/2016/03/15/electric-trucks-oakridge/

London’s first long-range all-electric double-decker buses are now in service

Transport for London (TfL) and electric vehicle manufacturer BYD announced last week that the city of London is putting in service its firsts long-range all-electric double-decker buses...
...The buses are equipped with BYD’s massive 345 kWh battery packs capable of around 190 miles (306km) of range of urban driving, which is generally more than enough for a regular daily bus route. The five buses are more than 33 feet long and feature air conditioning, seats for 54 passengers with space for 27 standing passengers (81 total).

India’s Power Minister Piyush Goyal recently announced plans for an interesting program that could see the nation’s whole car fleet becoming 100% electric by 2030. It represents one of the most ambitious goal for the electrification of transport in a large country.

The program would let people buy electric vehicles with zero down payment financed by the state and drivers can then pay for the vehicle at the rate they are saving on gas.
http://electrek.co/2016/03/28/india-electric-cars-2030/

Tesla Model 3 unveiled today:

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Edited by paladisious: 1/4/2016 03:32:55 PM

Model 3 reservations now up to 232,000

wow

The sad part of the Model 3's release in Australia is it will be above the luxury car tax threshold, because we have a country filled with fucking simpletons who fail to grasp the higher price is not due to 'luxury' but due to battery costs and autonomous equipment standard (that reduces emergency service costs...:idea: )

The threshold for 2015-16 is $63,184 (or $75,375 for fuel-efficient cars – those with a fuel consumption of 7 L / 100 km or less).

The Tesla Model 3 will not fall under the Luxury Car Tax.



Sadly however this is just about the only government financial incentive for Australian electric vehicle customers except those few in the ACT who get discount rego.

The Tesla Model 3 will not fall under the Luxury Car Tax.



Sadly however this is just about the only government financial incentive for Australian electric vehicle customers except those few in the ACT who get discount rego.

will not need government incentive...Australians will buy it because it new and everyone else is buying it in USA :lol:

Or because, y'know, it's a good car for the price...