Electric Transport
Why electrifying road freight is key to Australia’s energy security
Escalating tensions in the Middle East have once again exposed Australia’s heavy reliance on imported diesel for road freight. Rather than stockpiling fuel, the smarter path to energy security is electrifying the nation’s trucking fleet.
World’s first hydrogen bus fleet to be sold off after technical failures
Aberdeen is set to wind down its hydrogen bus experiment after reliability and fuel supply issues, committing instead to a battery-electric transition.
How battery-powered truck trailers can cut diesel use by up to 50 pct
Australian company says electrifying truck trailers with a battery pack is significantly cheaper than doing the same with the prime mover, and can cut diesel use by up to 50 per cent.
The Driven Podcast: “What the f* was that?” – The electric truck moment changing Australian freight
Co-Founder of New Energy Transport Daniel Bleakley explains how electric trucks are performing in real-world freight operations, and why the economics are starting to stack up.
Australian state opens its first overhead gantry-charged bus depot
State celebrates opening of first overhead gantry charging infrastructure, which is approximately 25 per cent more space-efficient than conventional charging infrastructure,
Fortescue debuts second battery electric locomotive in push to real zero
Fortescue takes delivery of its second 14.5 megawatt-hour (MWh) battery electric locomotive, part of plans to reach real zero emissions at its Pilbara iron ore operations by 2030.
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