A recent swathe of activity within the automotive industry suggests that hydrogen, as an energy source, is becoming more widely accepted as an addition to support battery electric vehicles (BEVs) and meet forthcoming emissions targets. Following a period of fence-sitting on – and even abandoning – hydrogen projects, established manufacturers are now collaborating to develop … Continue reading Hydrogen-fuelled transport back on the agenda
Recent findings from a study by US-based battery and range analytics company Recurrent have shed light on the impact of extreme heat waves on the range of electric vehicles. Continue reading Heatwaves have big effect on EV battery range
Rather than a separate small diesel engine to power the refrigeration unit, Carrier Transicold’s latest ‘engineless’ 40XR and 50XR direct-drive truck refrigeration units rely entirely on power generated by the truck’s engine. These XR models operate on a split system basis with the refrigerant compressor installed within the engine compartment, a slimline evaporator fixed to … Continue reading Carrier Transicold’s new ‘engineless’ reefer
The Australian Automotive Aftermarket Association (AAAA) has signed the new Right to Repair position statement, together with other worldwide organisation leaders to support consumer rights to repair and service their vehicles at the workshop of their choice. The manufacturing of garage equipment and replacement parts, their distribution systems and the service and repair facilities themselves … Continue reading AAAA Joins global Right to Repair movement
With an 805km range and 6350kg towing capacity, Ram has officially confirmed that the 1500 REV is on its way to Australia towards the end of 2024, where it will be converted to right-hand drive. Judging by the REV’s stats, as Ram brand CEO Mike Koval put it, “Electrification is not a limitation”. Designed to … Continue reading Battery Ram: New 1500 REV electric ute
In a recent statement by 120 Australian mayors and councillors, the federal government has been urged to pass legislation establishing a fuel economy requirement that will increase the supply of hybrid and electric vehicles. At all levels of government, transportation is a substantial source of emissions; it ranks third nationally in terms of overall carbon … Continue reading Mayors push for affordable EVs
In line with the recently released National Electric Vehicle Strategy (NEVS), the Australian Government has opened public consultations for the design and introduction of a fuel efficiency standard (FES) that will apply to passenger and light commercial vehicles – and the question of refrigerant global warming potential is included. Australia, like Russia, is one of … Continue reading Should Australia’s fuel efficiency standard give a free kick to gas guzzlers running R1234yf?
On April 19, 2023, the Australian government released its first National Electric Vehicle Strategy (NEVS), outlining how it intends to minimise roadblocks to EV uptake and accelerate their adoption. Federal minister for climate change and energy Chris Bowen said the strategy “delivers on our commitment to provide greater choice for Australians to drive cars that … Continue reading Industry reacts as Australia finally gets a national EV strategy
Having a plan for when the first electric vehicle customer arrives at your workshop will be crucial to retain their ongoing business, as well as that of their family and friends, according to the panellists at the recent Autocare convention in Brisbane. Even if electric vehicles currently make up a small portion of a workshop’s … Continue reading Autocare panel discusses why workshops must be ready for the day that the first EV shows up for repairs – or risk losing that customer forever
As we continue to negotiate the aftershocks of 2020’s COVID-19 outbreak, the automotive repair and service industry’s enduring shortage of skilled technicians remains a key disruptor – especially as around a third of the 1.5 million people who left Australia during the pandemic have not returned. During a panel session entitled The Race to Find … Continue reading Autocare panel talks recruiting and retaining technicians in 2023
