Category Archives: Transport

Australia set to gain as “Big battery” miners wooed by car makers

Posted on 30 January, 2023 by Eclipse Now

Hi all, one mine alone is getting a half a billion dollar upgrade to deal with the demand increases. The rumour on the street from this ABC report is EV’s will double by 2030 – but some are saying 5 … Continue reading →

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Regeneration launch

Posted on 14 January, 2023 by Eclipse Now

One of the biggest environmental movements has combined a bunch of different perspectives into an overarching philosophy of Regeneration. Regeneration “puts life at the centre of every act and decision.” Please watch this 5 minute launch of one of the … Continue reading →

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Suburbia stops kids on bikes

Posted on 26 December, 2022 by Eclipse Now

It’s now becoming illegal in parts of North America for all those ‘kids on bikes’ adventures. Some countries do not require ‘soccer mums’ as the kids just ride to the sports themselves! As Not Just Bikes says: “Of all the … Continue reading →

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I’m more excited about Australian electric Semi JANUS than Tesla!

Posted on 3 December, 2022 by Eclipse Now

The big surprise for me this week is that I’m more excited by today’s Aussie electric trucking firm Janus than the shiny Tesla semi we’re being promised in a few years. Why? It carries more, better. Tesla Semi carries 40 … Continue reading →

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Trackless trams / EV bus-trains are a cheap way to connect precincts

Posted on 10 August, 2022 by Eclipse Now

Hi all, good old Professor Peter Newman is still at it – changing Australian neighbourhoods to be more local, walk-able, water-wise, connected and green. One of the key connecting strategies are the so-called “Trackless trams” which can be thought of … Continue reading →

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